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But, if confirmed, I will lead an effort to encourage credible nations from all regions to step forward to serve on this body and deny those seats to human rights abusers.

I hope not. I was pleased the Senate rejected the Sejm's legislation restricting foreign media ownership. This bill undermines the trust of investors and calls into question Poland's commitment to democratic principles as it threatens…

I will always be willing to speak out on behalf of our values and the rights of the people of China.

If confirmed, I will work closely with India to support a similarly bold approach to promoting green energy through the International Solar Alliance and through the Agenda 2030 Climate and Clean Energy Partnership.

Democracy does not happen by accident. We have to defend it, fight for it, strengthen it, renew it.

The United States supports Serbia's own stated, strategic priority of EU accession.

respect for human rights and strong democratic institutions are key elements of our strategic partnership and values enshrined in our constitutions.

I hope that the United States Supreme Court will ban abortion.

As long as it persists, I will take every opportunity to demand an end to the bias, to insist on the fair treatment of Israel, like any other country, and the elevation of genuine human rights challenges on the Council's agenda.

We are clearly at a critical juncture with regard to Russia. There still may be a window to deter Putin from deciding to invade Ukraine.

Democracy doesn't happen by accident. We have to defend it, fight for it, strengthen it, renew it.

The United States and the world's leading democracies stand united against forced labor.

The Biden-Harris administration is committed to putting human rights, democratic values at the center of our foreign policy.




