Tom Udall: “As we all know, the military's ability to meet future global challenges is directly tied to its facilities.”

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.

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.

I support a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region where democracies can thrive, with strong institutions, responsible actors, and close security, economic, and people-to-people ties.

Water is life, and climate change is threatening the heart of rural communities.