Tom Udall: “For far too long, Indian Country has been left to fend for itself in dealing with the impacts of mining.”

As Secretary Blinken has said, China is the only country with the economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to seriously challenge the stable and open international system.

The U.S. Government works with Costa Rica closely on a number of shared security concerns, including narcotics trafficking.

If confirmed, I will continue to work closely with our international organization partners on the ground and the Costa Rican Government to build capacity and provide protection.

Robust economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific is a key part of the Biden-Harris administration's effort to Build Back Better.