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Foreign Policy

Strengthening National Security

The most crucial role of Congress is to ensure the stability and security of the United States. It is essential we work together both to ensure our military has the resources they need to keep us safe and to uphold the values of democracy and freedom our nation was founded on.

Keeping Americans Safe

Protecting American families is my greatest responsibility and as the top Democrat on the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, I am honored to work with my colleagues to ensure the safety and security of Americans at home and around the world.

In the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, the annual bill that sets the policy for the U.S. military, I added provisions to prioritize nuclear arms control and nonproliferation. I will continue to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, combat terrorism in all forms, and work with our allies to keep Americans safe.

Promoting Human Rights

As a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, who served in Ethiopia in the 1960s, I am passionate about advancing peace, equity, and safety around the world. Since its inception, America has been a global advocate for democracy, and we must continue to work with our allies to defend human rights, promote security, and ensure every person, everywhere, has the opportunity to succeed.

America’s position in the world is best strengthened through conscientious diplomacy and a commitment to human rights. I have consistently supported policies that would facilitate global prosperity and am proud to have introduced legislation providing additional federal funding and resources to advance the global mission of the Peace Corps. I will continue to advocate for the rights of individuals around the world and promote the American ideals that have defined our nation as the world’s greatest democracy.