Bob Menendez

President Ghani has expressed his intent to nominate a qualified woman candidate to Afghanistan's Supreme Court.

I am concerned about Turkey, its presence in the exclusive economic zone in Cyprus, which I think is a belligerent move, unnecessary, and to the detriment of both Greek and Turkish Cypriots.

I share your concern about recent developments and can assure you that the Obama administration remains strongly committed to a just and lasting settlement to reunify the island of Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation.

Reducing tensions and getting the parties back to the negotiating table as soon as possible are critical to advancing the peace process.

Cuba has an American citizen held hostage who did nothing but try to help the Jewish community in Cuba communicate with each other.

We support Cyprus' right to develop its resources in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and believe that the island's oil and gas resources should be equitably shared between both communities in the context of an overall settlement.

This administration in its speech, when it started this administration at its inaugural speech, talked about opening up the hand to those who are willing to take it, and the clenched fist.

I continue to believe it is incumbent that Congress take the lead in authorizing the use of force.

Cuba does not meet the standards that the Summit of the Americas leaders set forth when it said that 'The maintenance and strengthening of the rule of law and strict respect for the democratic system are an essential condition'--'an…

In my view it is time to provide defensive lethal military assistance to Ukraine and escalate pressure on Putin.

I sent a letter to President Karimov in May to express concern about the imprisonment of Dilmurod Saidov, Salijon Abdurakhmanov, Akzam Turganov, Bobmurod Razzokov, and Muhammad Bekjanov.

A country that promotes and protects human rights will be ultimately a more stable country and can be a more effective security partner.

I think all of our national security and foreign policy credibility is undermined when we are seen to be the sponsor of, and looking the other way to, repression.

It is absolutely essential that we do so.

The committee met, pursuant to notice, at 2:32 p.m., in room SD-419, Dirksen Senate Office Building.

I appreciate Kazakhstan's aspiration to become one of the top economies in the world and support U.S. efforts to that end, including for Kazakhstan's bid to join the WTO.

If confirmed as Ambassador, one of my very top priorities will be to urge Turkmenistan to strengthen respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The United States continues to support Northern Ireland as it works to build a strong society, vibrant economy, and enduring peace.

The U.S. Government acknowledges as historical fact and mourns that 1.5 million Armenians were massacred or marched to their death in the final days of the Ottoman Empire.

We engage regularly with Qatar and our other gulf partners on the issue of terror financing, but there is no doubt that more needs to be done.

Overly restrictive measures, such as the draft counterterrorism law, will undermine Egypt's stability.

If confirmed, I will work with other Board members to build support for safeguard policies that reflect international best practices and U.S. development priorities.

The World Bank has announced its intention to support IMF and other bilateral and multilateral efforts to stabilize and reform Ukraine.

Every Presidential administration since Harry Truman's has valued the work of international financial institutions.

The World Bank is currently overhauling its social and environmental safeguard policies.