These entities who are our allies must understand that under U.S. law, under CAATSA, the purchase of such systems ultimately are sanctionable.

I think we must continue to worry about the nuclear threat.

Admiral Harris, as PACOM commander, you were outspoken, rightly in my view, about the nature and extent of North Korea's nuclear threat. And that threat is real. Right?

I am a bit dismayed that these nomination hearings have become one of the few opportunities the committee has to really engage on what the administration's policies are.

the clock back to the days of the 20th century, no Catholics need apply type of discrimination.

I will pursue the bilateral relationship with China consistent with this vision, but remain clear-eyed on the need to stand up for our interests and those of our allies and partners whenever necessary.

So, is it fair to say that, if you mess up, you clean up?

Corruption is extremely damaging to the governance and overall functioning of every country, and Bangladesh is no exception.

Should we not be making a strategic, comprehensive effort in Central America to deal with some of the challenges that drive people to leave their countries?

Members of the U.N. Human Rights Council include human rights violators such as Cuba, Venezuela, China, Saudi Arabia.

I hope you will be, within the confines of the State Department and the administration, an advocate for funding in that regard because we are sorely lacking in this.

Now, to date, the Nicaraguan military at an institutional level has refused to participate in Ortega's Government's campaign of violence against its own citizens, which is a good thing.