As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cory hasworked to champion American democracy and bring attention to the most vulnerable people on the planet, including those suffering from ongoing conflict, famine, human rights abuses, and the effects of climate change. He is vocal in urging the international community to protect human rights, and during an unprecedented global food crisis, he has been a strong advocate for more robust food security assistance to those suffering from malnutrition and famine. He has spearheaded efforts to increase the diversity of our diplomatic corps and ensure our diplomats have all the tools they need to represent American values abroad. As chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Cory will focus on taking lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to improve access to health services and strengthen health systems around the world. He will also work to deepen and expand our relationships with countries across Africa to create opportunities and progress towards a sustainable future.