I am very honored to be able to join Senator Kaine in doing introductions this morning.

Her career has spanned 25 years crossing the Pond to work on transatlantic security issues both in and out of government.

Her accolades and accomplishments alone make her worthy of confirmation.

The human rights situation in Turkey also remains difficult. Turkey is one of the highest jailers of journalists and opposition activists in Eurasia.

We have told them that as long as they got S-400s in the country, they cannot have the F-35s.

NATO is the foundation of Euro-Atlantic collective defense.

The J-1 Visa Program, now called BridgeUSA, is a valuable foreign policy tool and an important public diplomacy program.

I remain concerned about the deep economic crisis in the country.

As China seeks OECD membership, it is important that our Ambassador understands the challenges we face today from a rising China that promotes a socialist model.

I do not understand it. I do not get it.

If confirmed, I will continue to oppose the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and work to strengthen the energy security of our allies and partners.

The Biden administration is committed to re-engaging European allies and partners and revitalizing our alliances.