Jeanne Shaheen

Bosnia faces an uncertain future, as Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik wants to undermine the unifying government.

Supporting peace in the Western Balkans remains an important U.S. priority.

We have a comprehensive energy security strategy that stresses renewables, liquid natural gas, and alternative suppliers.

So can you talk about some of the programs that you are working on in the region for young people?

The United States wants peace, prosperity, security, and freedom for the people of the region.

Another sign of a robust democracy is a government that is transparent and accountable to its people.

We must build on the progress made already, prioritize Serbia and Kosovo normalization, and continue to push Bosnia and Herzegovina to enact needed electoral and constitutional reforms.

We have seen years of hard-won peace in the Western Balkans, but this is a fragile peace that requires constant attention.

Certainly, the Presiding Officer would agree with me that in the Democratic caucus we are also united with the Republican caucus in wanting to support Ukraine to ensure that they can determine their own future and to hold Vladimir Putin…

Because as he points out, if Putin does invade Ukraine, as he said, it would be devastating for Ukraine, for those of us who believe in freedom, and the right of each individual country to determine their own future; but this would also be…

For the information of the Senate, we expect to line up to three additional votes this evening. Therefore, Senators should expect a series of up to five rollcall votes beginning at 6 p.m. Senators are asked to vote from their desks after…

I really reject the premise that we should enshrine with the Taliban their restrictive relationships with their citizens.

What I am having trouble with is how to advocate to pay teachers and to release those funds when the reports that we have are that schools are open, but not necessarily to girls and to young women.

I totally agree that has got to be the number-one priority, but what kind of leverage is there then to try and encourage the Taliban to be more inclusive in what they are doing?

I do not believe the Taliban, frankly.

Russia, obviously, has refused to condemn the coup leaders. They have stuck to their playbook of blaming the West for the instability.

Well, I think the other important point that we both made is the fact that what stopped policies and the pipeline when the first sanctions bill was passed was the threat of sanctions; it wasn't actually implementing those sanctions. In…

Senator Murphy, I am really pleased--sadly pleased, but I think it is really appropriate that you brought up the issue about holding State Department nominees, because one of the things that have been unfortunate about Senator Cruz's…

I hope each of you will work on what is continuing to get worse in Afghanistan with respect to the rights of women and the economy in that country.

I certainly agree with that.

I have been closely following increased reports of directed energy attacks that have affected U.S. Government employees.

I cannot think of a more qualified candidate and I look forward to working with you once you have been confirmed.

The situation in Lebanon is quite dire--the humanitarian situation, the economic situation.

Thank you for your willingness to continue to serve the country.

The other thing we know is that countries that empower women tend to be more stable and have a better opportunity to succeed as democracies.