"Of course, the first priority is to ensure that Ukraine prevails in the war."
"What is even more concerning is not just that the food is not available because of the blockade of the Black Sea."
"I am really grateful for your partnership and for the leadership that you have shown in helping to lead the Congressional support for Ukraine."
"A strong, democratic Armenia will be in a better position to freely choose their own partners and allies."
"we have a lot of tools through our public diplomacy platform"
"This week Russia walked away from continuing negotiations around New START, and given Vladimir Putin's rhetoric that heightens the nuclear threat because of the war in Ukraine, can you talk about how ..."
"the use of nuclear weapons would bring severe consequences and extremely irresponsible"
"I would welcome the opportunity to work with you and your staff on those issues, should I be fortunate enough to be confirmed."
"we need to condemn their outrageous behavior in the war in Ukraine"
"What can you do as ambassador to help keep tension on those unjust detentions and what we can--what can we do to try and continue to urge Russia to release people who are being held?"
"It is an extraordinary testament to history's arc that I may have the honor to return there now to promote American values in the region."