We need to strengthen the justice system component.

I believe that, if confirmed, I could help them make progress.

We have a rule in this committee and I think generally that nominees should not presume confirmation.

I think the ability of the OAS to really stand by their charter, if they really believe in the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and hold Venezuela accountable, making sure that they are held accountable for violating the charter.

I want to ask you about the mil-to-mil relationships with each country.

Can't you see that the retraction of an executive order like this that had been in place for 8 years sends a message that that is not a value, nondiscrimination against folks on the grounds of sexual orientation, that is not a value that…

I think it is very important for us to try to deliver humanitarian aid. Obviously, it is being blocked by the Venezuelans, but I think it is of foremost importance for people to have access to water and food and medicine.

We cannot be involved in dictating any decision about internal politics of another country.

I have enjoyed working with you on religious liberty issues.

We are going to really need candor from you.

the USAID portfolio in these countries is an important and productive part of the American relationship with the countries.

Israel is one of our strongest allies, and I think we owe it no less.

I would want to continue that process.

It is an untenable and immoral construct.

I notice that Trump administration has proposed eliminating USAID development assistance to Paraguay.

I wanted to indicate how disappointed I am in the provisions affecting miners that have been included in the continuing resolution. While I will vote for final passage of the CR because we must not shut government down, the provisions…

If you do not measure, you do not really know how you are doing.

I want to go to the State Department folks and say, 'Hey, now you tell us what you are doing in response to these recommendations.'

Knowing what we ought to be doing to protect our infrastructure--cyber infrastructure is a key interest.

effective management means effective diplomacy.

I rise to talk about the ongoing discussions about the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. I basically want to make the case that this repeal, without a replacement being known, would be malpractice for the health care of millions of…

I welcome your continued support as this Congress ends and the new Congress begins next year.

Obviously, top priority is responsibly spending taxpayer dollars.

I think I can intuit the answer to this question, but I think it is an important one to get on the record and for folks to understand.

I rise in honor of your service. I just want to tell my favorite Joe Biden story. This is a story the Vice President has heard me tell, but I want it on the Record because everyone should know this story. It is the story of an interaction…