Jeanne Shaheen

I want to continue on the questions about Yemen...

Every person is created equal and deserving of respect. Discrimination of any type should not be allowed.

I applaud the leadership that our Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, has demonstrated in traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo in October of 2017.

And congratulations to all of the nominees today. Thank you for being willing to consider taking on these difficult challenges at this very conflict-ridden time in the world.

The threat is not just from ISIS, it is also from Iranian and Russian influences in those regions.

If we do not provide that funding soon, we are going to see those gains undermined.

What I was concerned about was that...stabilization funding that is so desperately needed...is being held up by the administration.

I was very impressed, much more so than I had expected to be, by progress in Iraq.

I heard you say to Senator Menendez that you will take very active measures to address those kinds of activities at the State Department.

I share the concerns about staffing levels at the State Department.

We have troops in Syria right now that are working with our allies there and doing excellent work to seek the remaining pockets of ISIS out in the east.

I think there is more that can be done in terms of incentives.

I certainly appreciate your commitment to do that, if confirmed.

Anti-corruption efforts in Guatemala will be a priority for me, if confirmed.

The United States has expressed its appreciation to Guatemala for its support on Israel in the United Nations.

Canada is New Hampshire's largest trading partner.

When women have a more equal voice, or an equal voice, that that makes a huge difference.

The administration tried to abolish the Office of Global Women's Issues.

I think the policy is wrong, it is wrongheaded, and the idea that we are going to separate children from their families is just un-American.

Congratulations, to each of you, on being nominated. And thank you for your willingness to take on these difficult positions at this time.

What is your assessment of China's financial and investment activities in Latin America?

If confirmed, I urge each of you to keep these values at the forefront of everything you do as you represent the United States.

The record will remain open until the close of business on Friday.

I am always inspired by people who end up being nominated for these positions.

Thank you, many of you, for your past public service.