I am the co-author of what is called the Israel Relations Normalization Act, which is now law.

Would you be committed to expanding it and would you be committed to deepening existing relationships?

I wrote and introduced what is called the Otto Warmbier Countering North Korea Censorship and Surveillance Act.

I feel I have long worked well and closely with them and would see us as absolute partners in this effort.

Thank you for continuing to help them stand strong with our ally in Ukraine.

I have been pushing for us to get an ambassador nominated for a long time now at the end of the last administration and into this administration, and I think it is absolutely crucial that we get someone there.

We appreciated Brazil voting with us at the U.N. to condemn Russia's assault on Ukraine.

I think with your commitment to this Brazil could be a model country.

We have talked about some issues that relate to work in this committee, including the wildlife trafficking legislation we are trying to get passed.

Do you think that Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty should recommence its physical operations in Russia?

It is really important that we do all we can to deal with the push factors in those countries.

I think you will have your hands full and, again, with your background I think you will come in with some credibility with the other journalists there.