Tim Kaine actually said...

What a difficult time in Nicaragua and what a difficult post to which you have been nominated.

I think you are right on sort of the human psychology. We tend to focus on the problems and that is natural.

If confirmed, I look forward to working closely with Congress to realize our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Committee members are very, very interested in these countries. We will do all we can to be prompt in moving forward.