Eugene S. Young: “Let me be perfectly clear: Crimea is Ukraine.”

It is not enough to win office democratically. People have to govern democratically, and central to that is the importance of the separation of powers and a strong independent judiciary.

If Ortega chooses a non-democratic path, and if confirmed, I will join the Department's efforts to work with those partners to hold accountable those responsible and encourage a return to democracy.

I share your belief that the U.S.-India relationship is underpinned by a common commitment to democracy and democratic institutions.

The United States supports freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly as essential to Thailand's democracy.