I am a strong proponent of nuclear energy, and I come from a State that, generally speaking, strongly supports nuclear energy.

Why would we not in every single case begin with a strong definition of what our gold standard is?

Their acceptance of enrichment and reprocessing, E&R, capabilities in some but not all new agreements with countries where no such capability currently exists is inconsistent and confusing.

The absence of a consistent policy weakens our nuclear nonproliferation efforts, and sends a mixed message to those nations we seek to prevent from gaining or enhancing such capability.

We have had some conversations about this in the past, I know in prior authorizations, but it would appear that as we look at ECAs around the world, especially those outside of the OECD, that there is, generally speaking, a race to the…

I do hope that, you know, as we move ahead, we will figure out a way to ensure that there is access to credit in an appropriate level, but at the same time we do not ourselves pursue policies just to keep up, if you will, that are very…

implementing the IMF quota reforms bolsters our leadership in the Fund and provides the United States with leverage to continue to preserve our national security and economic interests abroad.

It is my strong desire that the person who fills this position is equally as independent and has the ability to share with us.

This position I think, as most people know, is a very, very important position.

I was being spun. We have had a conversation about that and likely will have a conversation today about that.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for having this hearing. I want to thank Mr. Blinken for his service to our country and his willingness to serve in this capacity.

We would come to their aid if certain provocations occurred there.