I am also concerned by the way China has sought to increase its role at the United Nations...

You have been sounding the alarm for--on this particular element for over a decade, saying, hey, if we do not show up, the rest of the world does not show up, China shows up, guess what is going to happen?

The U.S. needed to advocate for American companies and American businesses, and to push for level playing field.

It seems to me what you were saying in that speech about a win-win situation, you were playing a little jiu-jitsu, challenging China to promote values, such as good governance, gender equity, and the rule of law.

Under the Trump administration, the United States consistently advocated for removing references to sexual and reproductive health care from U.N. documents.

I have 2 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I just remark how quickly you have risen in the Senate. So we welcome you here. I rise today in support of Tony Blinken's nomination to be Secretary of State. I want to thank Senator Risch for working with me expeditiously to get this…

In 2007, you expressed concerns over China's rapidly-increasing lending to poor nations in Africa.

Today, thanks to former Secretary Pompeo and President Trump, the sanctions regime is on life support.

I would hope you would show that diversity at the U.N. upon confirmation.

Decreasing foreign aid would be ceding to China many of our national interests.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll The result was announced--yeas 78, nays 22, as follows…