Tim Kaine

The recently signed United States-Thailand Communique on Strategic Alliance and Partnership reaffirms a mutual respect for strong democratic institutions.

I believe continuing our efforts on accountability is critical, as the Ukrainian people deserve justice.

It is absolutely critical that multilateral funds not support Russia's unprovoked and illegal war in any way.

Even those who strongly believe that Cuba and Venezuela should have been invited pretty much said Nicaragua was a disaster.

I do not think we give it enough attention here that in 90 days the United States helped 126,000 people come out of Afghanistan.

Estonia has provided 37.5 percent of its total defense budget to Ukraine.

My role, if I am confirmed as Ambassador, is to ensure that American companies can continue to compete for those oil licenses and contracts in the region.

I am very confused at the message that the Administration is sending on energy policy.

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

It is in the national security interests of the United States for ASEAN to be strong, prosperous, united, and well-equipped to set the terms of its relationship with the PRC.

The United States is ready to engage bilaterally, and with likeminded partners such as the EU, and through international institutions like the OSCE, to facilitate direct dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

There was quite a flap, as you know, about who should be invited to the summit.

I think it is the second poorest country in the hemisphere. But more importantly and just as important is the--I mean, this is a country where the president arrested every one of his political opponents.

If confirmed, I will support all efforts to thwart Iran's provision of assistance to Russia's war and Moscow's use of these or any other military capabilities against the Ukrainian people.

Strengthening democracy and promoting respect for human rights and the rule of law is fundamental to U.S. relations with Thailand.

If confirmed, I will work to ensure Estonia continues to strengthen its capabilities and ability to contribute to its own defense.

If confirmed, I will engage with voices across Nicaraguan society to share our vision of inclusive economic growth.

I am humbled by the trust and confidence that President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken have shown by putting my name forward for consideration at this pivotal moment in our bilateral relationship.

If we wake up in a world where the Chinese have a military basing arrangement in our own hemisphere it would be a very troubling turn in regional affairs.

2022 marks the 82nd anniversary of the 1940 Welles Declaration under which the United States refused to recognize the forced annexation of Estonia.

I am very concerned about Russia's increased naval presence in the North Atlantic and I am concerned about the frequency of their naval patrols.

They want to be in a position one day to, no matter who gets elected in those countries, do whatever they want.

Together with our allies and partners, the United States remains committed to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

I am really struck by an incoherence in this administration's sort of energy policy.

If confirmed, I will continue to advance the Administration's work to monitor and combat human trafficking.