This is a sensitive ongoing investigation and is a top priority for Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

The United States can encourage Benin to resume its traditional role as a positive influence and example in West Africa for democratic governance.

The head of our nuclear forces, Navy Admiral Charles Richard, recently called China's explosive growth and modernization of its nuclear and conventional forces breathtaking.

I agree these incidents must be taken seriously and pose a threat to the health of U.S. personnel.

If confirmed, I think of the role of Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs as comprising three main components.

The Biden administration has centered human rights in our foreign policy.

Reserving the right to object. While I respect the Senator from Kentucky's consistent approach to foreign aid spending, his substitute to H.R. 5323 is problematic for the following reasons: This amendment would unleash an array of adverse…

I was disappointed that Argentina, along with Mexico, abstained, on two separate occasions, from condemning at the OAS the egregious human rights violations by the Nicaraguan regime.

Latin America and the Caribbean should be key strategic partners for the United States on economic and security issues.

I share your concerns about Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs) and agree these incidents must be taken seriously.

Yes. If confirmed, there is nothing I take more seriously than the health and security of the people who will be working with me.

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…