Bob Menendez

If confirmed, I look forward to frequent interactions with MONUSCO leadership and close coordination with USUN as plans for the Mission's transition move forward.

The Bulgarian Government's response to Russia's February invasion of Ukraine affirms its status as a stalwart NATO Ally.

those kind of actions will be met by some form of sanctions, that there is some penalty, some price, to be paid

Yes, I commit to supporting on-going efforts to establish a U.S.-Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center.

Promoting respect for human rights and democracy are also indispensable elements of our foreign policy that advance our strategic interests.

I have long championed recognition of the Armenian genocide. It is important that we recognize this history not only when it is easy, but when it is hard.

in order to be a credible party to any kind of negotiations we have to call out aggression when we see it

Uruguay continues to serve as a global model of democracy and has spoken out against autocratic leaders that threaten freedom and democratic stability.

The Secretary's decision to lift defense trade restrictions on the Republic of Cyprus for FY 2023 does not reflect a change in the U.S. position on a Cyprus settlement.

We can make progress on these goals during the transition period, as the transition government seeks also to make reforms that will strengthen the foundation of Mali's democracy.

We need to make sure that China will not continue getting away with their malign influence at the institutions that we, the United States, created to shape the international order.

I believe that a strong and independent ASEAN is essential to the regional architecture of the Indo-Pacific.

Our foreign policy is stronger when the two branches of government communicate, and I would look forward to strengthening that communication.

I would continue to publicly and privately advocate for implementation of measures to return to democratic governance.

The PRC is the greatest geopolitical challenge that we face because it is the only competitor with the intent and increasingly the capability to remake the international order.

The United States and Thailand are longstanding allies. We have extensive cooperation on security, which has been important for both our countries and the region.

His tireless commitment to building a nation in a world consistent with our highest values and aspirations, especially at times when those values have been uniquely stressed both at home and abroad, has been nothing short of inspirational.

It is an important part of what we do in the Foreign Relations committee is reviewing the nominees.

The United States to-date has been the leader in security assistance to Ukraine and in economic aid to the country.

The United States will continue to support the Tunisian people and encourage efforts to return to a transparent and inclusive system of democratic governance.

Thank you all for what you do to represent our nation in difficult, distant, dangerous parts of the world.

President Bukele is wielding populism and new digital tools to perpetuate a cult of personality even as he undermines El Salvador's democratic institutions at an alarming rate.

Uruguay has also denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a 'grave and unjustifiable violation of international law.'

If confirmed, I will continue working closely with Bulgaria to promote our shared values of democracy and support for the rules-based order.

If confirmed, facilitating Nepal's economic growth would be a key priority.