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“失望”“后悔”……美国务卿在国会听证会上被批
Xin Hua She·2025-05-21 12:00

Core Viewpoint - The Senate hearing on May 20 featured Secretary of State Rubio defending the Trump administration's foreign policy amidst intense criticism from Democratic senators, highlighting a significant shift in the political atmosphere compared to his previous tenure as a senator [1][3]. Group 1: Foreign Policy Discussion - Rubio addressed the Trump administration's stance on the Ukraine crisis, Middle East, and Latin America, as well as substantial cuts to foreign aid and refugee admissions [3]. - Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen criticized the administration for halting aid to countries like South Sudan, labeling it as "despicable," and argued that the refugee agreement with countries like El Salvador undermines constitutional rights [3][5]. - Van Hollen expressed regret for supporting Rubio's nomination, emphasizing a perceived departure from shared values and principles [3]. Group 2: Responses and Achievements - In response to criticisms, Rubio highlighted the administration's achievements in promoting nuclear negotiations, peace talks regarding Ukraine, and resolving conflicts in Gaza, asserting that "America is back" [5]. - Rubio defended the decision to revoke student visas for protesters, claiming that such actions were necessary to maintain order in U.S. higher education [5]. - Some Republican senators, including Mitch McConnell, warned that the significant cuts to foreign aid could lead to the U.S. being outperformed by international competitors [5].