"Accountability, transparency, oversight, return on investment are absolutely critical because if the money is not wisely spent, if we cannot account for the money, there will not be a next tranche."
"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"
"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?"
"I would welcome the opportunity to work with you and your staff on those issues, should I be fortunate enough to be confirmed."
"I commit to this committee that this will be a part of my ongoing conversation with Russian officials that there will--this will never go unsaid, the importance of the release of the wrongfully detain..."
"I will encourage Romania's efforts to foster a business climate that facilitates U.S. investment."
"the use of nuclear weapons would bring severe consequences and extremely irresponsible"
"I look forward to taking the next steps in building upon this strong foundation."
"I stand ready to support Romania's efforts to fight corruption and strengthen its democratic institutions."