Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman

The U.S.-Philippine alliance remains strong, and the U.S. will continue to support the Philippines and other regional partners as they push back on China’s bullying and its destabilizing actions. (2/2)

Ten years after the ruling that China’s “historic” maritime claims violate international law, China has escalated its lawfare campaigns, illegal island construction, and militarization of the South China Sea, daily threatening a U.S. ally. (1/2)

Today @POTUS notified Congress of his intent to remove Syria’s SST designation. This is welcome news. I hope this historic decision will help give everyday Syrians an opportunity to recover, flourish, and finally move past the Assad-era of oppression.

I’m glad @USAmbUN is speaking truth to power at the UN regarding the communist regime in Cuba. The true embargo is by the regime against the Cuban people who wish to freely choose their own destiny.

China tested a new ICBM in the Pacific just days after deploying its coast guard near Taiwan. China is clearly not committed to “strategic stability.” The U.S. will always stand by allies like Japan and the Philippines who have stepped up to push back against China's actions.

I was honored to speak at the Pax Silica Summit earlier this summer—this initiative shows why forward-looking diplomatic strategy matters. By working with trusted allies to strengthen critical technology supply chains, we can counter China's coercion and boost American economic growth.

I welcome news of Pastor Ezra Jin’s release from a Chinese prison and reunion with his family in the U.S. Despite months of imprisonment, Pastor Jin stayed true to his faith. Yet again, President Trump has demonstrated his ability to stand up for persecuted Christians worldwide.

China’s new law promoting "ethnic unity and progress" codifies Beijing’s policies that seek to erase the religion, culture, and language of Tibetans, Uyghurs, and other groups. We will continue to push back against the CCP’s efforts. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

The war in Sudan has shattered the country and I am concerned about apparent preparation by the RSF to attack the city of El Obeid, putting even more civilians at risk. The RSF, SAF, and other actors must end these atrocities and negotiate a durable peace. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

Happy Canada Day to our friends to the North. Our nations share a robust economic and defense partnership, and I look forward to working with Canada on our shared security interests. Wishing Canadians a joyful celebration today.

Congratulations to President-elect @KeikoFujimori of Peru. We look forward to working together to promote greater economic prosperity, strengthen our defense partnership, and expand law enforcement cooperation advancing security and regional stability.

The U.S. needs to review its security relationship with Uganda. Gen. @mkainerugaba's attacks on free speech, including shuttering major media houses this weekend, make him & the UPDF unfit partners. We should only work with those who advance regional security, not diminish it.

Stopping illicit networks smuggling gold and other conflict minerals from DRC to benefit the Rwanda-backed M23 is key to the success of the Washington Accords, durable peace, and economic opportunity in the region. I’m pleased the Admin is sanctioning responsible actors.

Great meeting with Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh to discuss the threat posed by Hezbollah. I appreciate both Lebanon and Israel’s commitment to working together to address this issue. Direct, bilateral cooperation is the only way to ensure the region’s long-term success.

Vicki and I are praying for Venezuela after devastating earthquakes. As we always have, the United States stands with the people of Venezuela.

China’s refusal to lift visa restrictions on American diplomats travelling to Macau is disappointing, though not a surprise. This is once again an attempt to limit the U.S. State Department’s abilities to assist American citizens abroad and a reminder that the CCP doesn't play fair.

For years, foreign adversaries have exploited loopholes in U.S. lobbying laws to advance their own agendas. The PAID OFF Act closes those loopholes by ensuring transparency and accountability for foreign actors. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

Tax dollars should never be used to promote abortion or fund radical gender ideology and divisive DEI programs in the U.S. or abroad. The PHFFA helps ensure they never are. foreign.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

Great to see @AusAmbUSA Greg Moriarty yesterday. The U.S.-Australia relationship is iron-clad and I'm glad to have such an experienced partner in advancing our countries' shared security and economic interests in Washington.

New sanctions on Prince and Huione Groups are welcome. Criminals use H-Pay, Huione Pay, and similar platforms to bypass U.S. financial controls and defraud Americans, enable human trafficking, and illegally sell weapons and drugs. This is an effective measure to hinder their operations.