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.

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…

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

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

It is in our clear interest to support the global and regional institutions that promote global financial stability.

A stable and prosperous Argentina is in the best interest of Argentina, the United States, and the region.

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 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.

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

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.