"We passed, Senator Portman and I worked on a legislation called the FENTANYL Results Act, to try and give the State Department more resources to work with other countries who might want to help us address fentanyl coming into the United States."
"I agree. And one of the things we have got to do is to remind those countries that are looking for investments, the trap that the PRC can create for them as they did for Montenegro."
"I am arguing that we should fully fund that program at its authorized level."
"I was also pleased to see the President's budget include 20,000 additional special immigrant visas for our Afghan allies."
"I think it should include, not just national security issues, but also economic and democracy support for what is happening in the region."
"I hope that that is a review that also considers the implication on Afghan women and girls."
"I share the concerns that both the Chairman and Senator Risch have expressed not only about the SBDCs but about the district offices."
"It is an area that is ripe for interference by both the Russians and the Chinese."
"I think we still need further Government action on that, to make sure that everybody has those out-of-pocket expenses capped."
"I think she is courageous and inspiring and they need our help."
"One of the things we were trying to assess is the Chinese influence in that region."