The flawed #DRC elections must trigger a reset of US policy to prioritize the Congolese people. Biden Admin's past strategy of being all-in on the Tshisekedi gov’t doesn’t serve US interests to counter #China and risks #democracy , anti-corruption efforts & security in the DRC.

I welcome reports that Americans are returning home after years of imprisonment under the #Maduro regime, but I remain deeply troubled by the weakness of the Biden Admin. Today’s swap strengthens Maduro and makes Americans less safe around the world. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

The Caesar Act was enacted 3yrs ago to hold the #Assad regime accountable for its atrocities against the people of #Syria . This year, I intro'd a new bill to extend & strengthen Caesar. We must enforce diplomatic & economic isolation against Assad. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

The U.S., alongside our allies & partners, must take strong action to end the conflict in #Sudan . I have consistently advocated for a special presidential envoy for Sudan, & this resolution reaffirms the need for one. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

#Putin wants to see Alexey Navalny disappear into the Gulag along with the opposition he represents. It's been nearly two weeks since he went missing and we will continue to demand his whereabouts and unconditional release.

The #HongKong gov't has put a bounty on a U.S. citizen. China's grip is closer to home than Americans realize. We must unite with our allies to advocate for the release of those wrongfully imprisoned and put more pressure on #CCP and Hong Kong authorities.

The Biden Admin has granted a waiver allowing #Iran to initiate the withdrawal of $10B in Oman — this is the definition of tone deaf as Iranian proxies continue to attack our embassy, forces, and international shipping. jns.org/iran-has-acces…

I am saddened to hear the news of HH Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s passing. My condolences to his family and the people of #Kuwait .

As the trajectory of democracy in West Africa wavers, all eyes will be on Senegal’s upcoming February 25 election. I am hopeful that a democratic election will further solidify the US’ relationship with #Senegal as an ally and partner. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

Another disastrous outcome from Biden’s botched withdrawal from #Afghanistan —the Taliban has decided single women are safer IN PRISON than on their own. They don’t care about protecting women, they want to enslave them. apnews.com/article/afghan…

It's encouraging to see the EU’s decision to start membership talks with #Ukraine & #Moldova and grant candidate status to #Georgia . It's now up to these gov’ts to seize this momentum and commit to real progress on reforms. bbc.com/news/world-eur…

While the Millennium Challenge has decided to reselect #SierraLeone for a potential future compact agreement, there's still considerable work to be done by its gov't. Its next actions will be crucial in a final outcome and whether the US Congress will approve a compact.foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

I applaud the #UK , our steadfast ally, for its new #Iran sanctions framework. Denying the regime resources for global terrorism is in all of our national interests & other countries should follow. gov.uk/government/new…

A modern Columbia River Treaty will benefit both the U.S. & #Canada by strengthening flood response & creating opportunities for better management of our resources. President Biden & PM Trudeau should make finalizing an updated agreement a priority. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

Ryan Corbett’s family has fought to bring him home from #Afghanistan where he remains wrongfully detained by the #Taliban . It is time that Ryan is reunited with his family so they do no have to spend another Christmas season without him.

I urge the Biden Admin to take immediate steps to hold accountable Cristina Elisabet Fernández de Kirchner, the former vice president of #Argentina , and her family members for their involvement in acts of significant corruption. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

Strengthening #SriLanka ’s democracy supports a more secure & prosperous #IndoPacific . The United States will continue to support the people of Sri Lanka in their pursuit of peace, prosperity, and democracy. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

Biden sanctioned 300 #Guatemalan officials in one day, but in 3 years has not sanctioned any individual in the criminal #Maduro regime which continues to detain American citizens & destabilize our hemisphere. Biden’s priorities undermine America's security & democratic partners.