I agree with the Secretary's decision to lift defense trade restrictions on the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) for FY 2023.

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

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

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

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

I understand the U.S. Government continues to have serious concerns about the human rights and labor rights of Cuban workers in labor export programs, including medical workers.

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.

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

The African Union (AU) should serve as an important bulwark against unconstitutional change in Africa.

in order to be a credible mediator, in my view, you have got to at least begin with the facts and be willing to publicly state them

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