Cory Booker

Our most recent Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, called the move 'indefensibly cruel.'

I was shocked to hear that the administration was cutting $25 million in assistance to the East Jerusalem Hospital Network.

The Taylor Force Act, which I helped ensure met the objectives of ending the despicable prisoner payments system while protecting critical assistance to the most vulnerable, is now being completely undermined by this administration.

Power Africa is directly supporting the Botswana Energy Regulatory authority as it develops regulatory frameworks.

If confirmed, I will enthusiastically work to strengthen good governance and anticorruption efforts.

If confirmed, I plan to work to strengthen Botswana's democratic institutions to ensure the country can continue to avoid the corruption that has plagued other countries in the region.

My senior Senator, Senator Menendez, who is not here but passionate about these issues, actually went to the floor and gave a really powerful speech that lays out a convincing case for a new strategic vision overall for the Central African…

I am just not confident that I see a really cohesive strategy that is focused on improving the situation in the Central African Republic.

I just want to say that it is an honor to sit here before the Foreign Service officers that are before me.

I see this type of support as in the national-security interest of the United States.

If confirmed, I commit to supporting USAID's programs that help address changing climate patterns and extreme weather events and improve food security.

U.S. leadership and partnership with like-minded governments will continue to be critical to safeguarding democracy abroad.

Democratic-backsliding is a global phenomenon, characterized by increasing governmental constraints on fundamental freedoms.

I believe the United States should support these positive, early-stage trends so that nascent reforms can take root and grow into systemic changes that produce stronger democracies.

Strengthening the capacity of civil society, human rights defenders, independent media, investigative journalists, youth, and other local stakeholders to promote and defend fundamental freedoms and democratic governance, along with efforts…

Strong support from the United States and other members of the international community will play a crucial role in achieving a return to full democracy in Nicaragua.

I will help the Department of State continue to expose and hold accountable those responsible for the violence and intimidation campaign by imposing visa restrictions on Nicaraguans responsible for or complicit in human rights abuses or…

We know today the circumstances in those two countries do not warrant the return of these individuals.

The anti-corruption commission needs to be supported, and the support for it has been inconsistent.

I thank Chairman Rubio and Chairman Menendez for their leadership on this issue over the years.

Such shifting could destabilize the region and play into the hands of the Kremlin.

U.S. silence on the border adjustment idea could be perceived by the parties as consent.

I have supported the administration's efforts to use targeted sanctions against Venezuelan officials, but our actions have been largely reactive.

Failing to provide refuge to the world's most vulnerable, those seeking shelter from war and persecution, betrays America's values.

This President seems to delight in picking on the most vulnerable people. America is much better than this.