"Several formerly democratic countries... have moved in a decisively autocratic direction over the last several years."
"So the world looks to us to set an example, to show leadership, to advance our interests in a way that respects the dignity and rights of all people, and right now, I don't believe we are sending the ..."
"Our job is to empower such brave people and to let them know that they are not alone because they have the support of the American people and the American Congress, of course."
"democracy and global freedom has declined around the world for 12 straight years."
"the recent elections in Iraq are overshadowed by reports of fraud, which should be cleared up by full recounts."
"Democracy is hard work, especially in countries that are poor and that have experienced violent conflict, and it takes time and a great deal of effort."
"To truly protect Americans from health threats I believe we, obviously, cannot limit our focus to threats within the United States itself."
"Today, the most serious danger Israel must confront emanates from Iran. It is simply unacceptable that a country with a history of supporting terrorism and calling for the destruction of Israel could ..."
"I don't think we'll have properly considered pandemic preparedness without discussing the threat of antimicrobial resistance."
"Bipartisan majorities stopped those draconian cuts from going forward."
"Cutting diplomacy and development by a third was unacceptable."