"Expanding concrete economic engagement in the region is what our partners most want to see, and it's crucial for the U.S. economy as well."
"We must also hold the CCP accountable for the atrocities they commit against the Uyghur people and other ethnic minorities."
"There is a global competition between nations that are interested in freedom and democracy and those that want to become authoritarian regimes."
"What is our message? ... our message is that before the Americans came it used to take 4 hours to get to the nearest city out of Kabul and now it only takes an hour."
"America is standing with them is about their sovereignty, about their territorial integrity, and about their ability to make decisions for themselves."
"We have a vested interest in ensuring that your democracy is strong and resilient."
"We are their neighbor. We are their partner. That is our commitment."
"I think where we are at right now between the United States and Armenia is having some very important conversations about how we can be helpful to Armenia as it continues, I think, seeking a more demo..."
"What I have been seeing and hearing since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 24th is a sense of real concern among other former Soviet countries about the future of their independence and sovere..."
"News reports suggest that many, many people left Russia escaping the potential to be drafted into their military service or, perhaps, just escaping a brutal regime."
"I think it is really important for us to recognize that the frequency and the severity of wildfires is becoming dramatically more severe and significant."
"I would strongly encourage FEMA and these other Federal agencies to meet as soon as possible and to bring in individuals from outside government who may have expertise."