We need effective United States leadership that inspires and encourages others to join us.

these threats, if left unaddressed, only play into the hands of Vladimir Putin, who seeks to fuel anti-democratic forces and undermines stability across Europe.

I recognize and deplore the mass killings and deportations of Armenians that occurred during the final years of the Ottoman Empire.

If confirmed, I look forward to supporting U.S. diplomatic efforts to seek a peaceful South Sudan governed by an inclusive and legitimate government that takes care of its people.

We can or--and should do a better job in holding our partners accountable, and being frank with them.

We want to work with you to fill positions, but we need honest--somebody needs to do some vetting, here, before they get to us.

But, we can disagree without being disagreeable.

I have, in my 26 years of doing foreign policy between the House and the Senate, had a real challenge with the State Department's lack of diversity.

U.S. support of Israel's security is steadfast.

I will continue to call for an end to violence and will urge all sides to initiate a broad-based dialogue.

If confirmed, combating illicit heroin and fentanyl trafficking will be one of my top priorities as INL Assistant Secretary.

I believe it is critically important that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) maintain competitive and transparent processes for providing grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.