Tim Kaine

If confirmed, I will call on Kyrgyz leadership to uphold the U.N. Charter and condemn the Russian Federation's further invasion of Ukraine and gross violations of international law.

A comprehensive settlement to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan that addresses rights and security and resolves other outstanding issues would obviate the need for Russian 'peacekeepers' to remain in the area.

Our alliance and partnership with Thailand is foundational to the U.S. role in the Indo Pacific.

I do commit to work very faithfully with the Icelandic Government to manage those aggressions and make sure they do not jeopardize either Icelandic or American security.

We are supporting a range of international investigations into atrocities and other abuses in Ukraine.

I represent the diverse face of the United States and the generations of people throughout our history who found opportunity in our great country.

If confirmed, I would deploy all the tools at my disposal to strengthen Armenia's ability to freely choose its partners and allies, and to counter Russian disinformation and misinformation.

A country is strongest when its citizens experience safety and security.

They are cutting themselves off of Russian oil and gas ahead of the EU deadlines because for them it is a matter of principle.

I understand the concerns raised by Senator Portman but I think you addressed them well and I do believe that you will establish those lanes of responsibility.

If confirmed, I will work to keep a spotlight of support on those... who have been jailed or harassed simply for seeking to exercise their fundamental freedoms.

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

I will seek ways to expand assistance to people from Burma in need, including those suffering as a result of the military coup and subsequent regime violence and repression.

We will look to support civil society groups that provide essential services in the areas of healthcare, education, and poverty relief.

I am humbled by the honorable mission President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary Blinken have asked me to take on as Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago.

I do want to echo the comments made by my colleague, Senator Hagerty, regarding the importance of making sure that the Czech Republic is not bullied by China because of its relationship with Taiwan.

I have full confidence that kindness, empathy, honesty, and sweat equity mean something in our country.

We are certainly committed to... encouraging of their ability to collectively... put them in the driver's seat.

I believe that diplomacy should be our tool of first resort. I believe in the intrinsic value of diplomacy.

It was interesting, they complained to me about the fact that Cuba and Venezuela had not been invited.

I will support the Czech Republic in its outstanding efforts to promote regional security and protect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity against Russia's aggression.

They are increasingly becoming a pariah state within the region and I think we need to focus on bringing along that regional support.

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

Hitler was popular. Putin is popular in Russia. It does not mean that because a person is popular in their country that, in fact, we do not press extremely hard on violations of human rights and democracy.

It is my hope that colleagues would eventually wake up to the need to do that.