We have shared values, and we need to point out to the peoples of the region the shared values that we have, and the difference between what we consider important and what the real costs of the engagement that the malign actors from…

This is an important moment for the United States to take a leadership role in that area, and so many others.

Algeria has supported the political process led by the U.N. and by the U.N. Secretary General's personal envoy for Western Sahara.

I have been to the Sahrawi people's refugee camps twice. I was impressed by their strong desire for independence.

If we keep up business as usual we will give China a free pass to use that leverage to export its model of authoritarianism.

What are the reasonable benchmarks the United States should expect with regard to Somalia's democratic development?

Somalia's successful revolution, socially, politically and economically, is vital for our interests in the region.

As you know, Somalia is wracked by a political crisis over the September 17th agreement.

I think sometimes their offer of assistance to a contrary is seen as a first step in where, later on, they will start asking for small favors and then move into more demands.

I am concerned about, I guess, the ongoing and, in some cases, increasing Chinese and Russian engagement in the Western Hemisphere.

I am very pleased to see such a qualified panel of nominees before us today.

Vice President Biden should have access to those classified reports.

I do think they're going to have to work that out in very short order.

I move to recess. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on the motion. The motion is agreed to. Thereupon, the Senate, at 7:50 p.m., stands in recess until Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 12 noon. ____________________

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