We continue to have the aspirations of what we wanted from Turkey--the bridge between East and West, the strong NATO ally, a more secular government committed on a path to democracy and a respect for human rights and the rule of law.

Erdogan's actions are not simply about Cyprus, but mark a crucial test for the U.N. system and the U.S. response.

Simply put, this violation of international law is unacceptable, and I expect to hear from the undersecretary today a plan on how the Biden administration will respond.

When we fail to recognize it as such, I think we do our nation a disservice and we muddle our message across the globe beyond Turkey.

We must continue to build on the progress in the bilateral relationship, but as the Biden-Harris administration has committed to putting human rights back at the center of American foreign policy, we must also bring all the tools of our…

this hearing is incredibly important to understand some of the challenges we have and some of the policy opportunities

we need to ensure that this funding finds its way to where it is most needed

today I rise to recognize the 10th annual observance of National Moth Week, which will be celebrated this year from July 17 to 25. What began as a plan for a statewide moth night in my home State of New Jersey evolved into a national week…

I would like to ensure no future Administration can so cruelly deny American citizens the disaster relief they need.

I have always supported the Foreign Commercial Service in its mission. I think the office's work is critical to U.S. exporters.

I ask unanimous consent that my statements before the nominee who is supposed to be voted on at 5:30 be allowed to take place before the vote. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Building stronger economic ties with our neighbors in Latin America has always been a priority of mine.