Tom Udall: “I urge my colleagues to support her nomination and I hope that the Senate will confirm her as soon as possible.”

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.

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.

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.