We join our new Democratic Governor, Pedro Pierluisi, who previously served eight years in the U.S. House in opposing this undemocratic bill.

I agree with your comments regarding that China has basically taken over this organization

It should be clearer than ever to this Congress that international organizations and our participation in them play an indispensable role in advancing American values and defending American interests.

we have now 10 years of data to show that when the U.S. is engaged at the Council that it is much more likely to hold, you know, repressive regimes accountable and to push important reforms

Thank you again for your work with me in helping the Rohingya people in Myanmar and Burma a couple of congresses ago.

I believe reforms to address these issues should be a prerequisite for the U.S. seeking election to the Council.

We must be at the table, but we have a duty to the American taxpayer to ensure that our engagement with IOs is targeted, strategic, and maximizes the positive impact of the United States abroad.

Today we will examine America's standing in international organizations.

the only way the United States can push back against the behavior and fight for true reform is by having a seat at the table.

Even as the pandemic causes new challenges for U.S. development policy, we find that American leadership in this space is more necessary than ever.

I mean, I think he threw in the towel on Texas.