I want to be clear that my heart is with the people of Afghanistan who are suffering under the Taliban.

What troubles me is the Biden Administration is pursuing a policy of engagement at all costs and has failed to hold the Taliban to account for their crimes.

Congress must condemn Hamas every time we speak about what is happening in this conflict.

Congress must talk about the barbarism of Hamas on October 7 and condemn the attack, including the taking of hostages.

These hostages need to come home.

Let me be clear. Russia should never again have access to these assets.

These hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally.

I have been to the region, Mr. Chairman, three times this year, and captagon has come up in every visit...

We always said there is a special place in hell for people like that, especially in prison.

I urge my colleagues to support this measure.

To ensure stability in the region, the U.S. Government must continue to work with our allies and partners...

We cannot operate effectively if the State Department is constantly trying to hide things.