A democratic, prosperous Serbia that takes a positive role in the region is fundamentally important to the stability of the Western Balkans.

If confirmed, I will work with Allies and partners to continue to call on the Government of Russia, in both public statements and private discussions, to uphold its international obligations and OSCE commitments to promote and protect…

I believe the United States has a deep and abiding interest in cross-Strait peace and stability.

I am honored to appear before you as the President's nominee to be Deputy Secretary of State.

Should I be confirmed, I commit to work with the members of this committee as the administration implements an American foreign policy that is worthy of our ideals as a people.

I also believe the Russian people, like people everywhere, deserve a government that supports an open marketplace of ideas, transparent and accountable governance, equal treatment under the law, and the ability to exercise their rights…

Sanctions, too, remain a valuable tool in this effort.

I also share your concern about the violence against the LGBT community in Chechnya that was brought to light by brave journalists at Novaya Gazeta and researchers at Human Rights Watch.

I believe the Department of State's mission is at all times guided by longstanding American values of freedom, democracy, individual liberty, and human dignity.

I will support and uphold laws enacted by Congress such as the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act.

If confirmed, I will support Taiwan's membership in international organizations that do not require statehood.