"Now, to date, the Nicaraguan military at an institutional level has refused to participate in Ortega's Government's campaign of violence against its own citizens, which is a good thing."
"I believe stronger action is needed. That is why I introduced bipartisan legislation last month with Senator Rubio to increase targeted sanctions against Nicaraguan officials involved in human rights ..."
"We must support reform efforts to promote the rule of law and transparency, and to confront impunity, notably, as Senator Cardin said, for the 2016 murder of indigenous leader and environmental activi..."
"It is not in the national interests of the United States, or of its security, to send people back when our own career diplomatic people tell us that the situation on the ground is not conducive to ret..."
"Again, Day 1, in talking to the staff of the bureaus, I will include human rights as one of our core responsibilities to promote overseas."
"Do you believe that promoting democracy and human rights abroad is in the U.S. national interest?"
"If I am--if confirmed, it will be incumbent upon me, and I would push to ensure nonproliferation."
"I just hope that you will keep--if you are confirmed, that you will keep the narrative honest."
"You will be an independent advocate."
"The latest conventional arms transfer policy, unfortunately, took out the specific reference to human rights record of state recipients of U.S. security assistance."
"I do not want to see that happen again."