you have been very vocal, very, very vocal.

I know that President Abbas is due at the White House on March 17.

I particularly appreciate your activity with regard to Ukraine, but of course there are many other questions we have to ask.

Education is fundamental to all other development outcomes, and is the cornerstone of strong, stable societies.

I thought it was totally inappropriate, and I made it clear to them in a letter and in a public statement.

I hope to see peace in the Middle East in my lifetime.

It is clear that the administration's robust diplomacy and development request is needed now more than ever before to address these challenges and countless other global priorities.

While the United States cannot compromise our principles, we must acknowledge the difficult and volatile circumstances in the region.

I have often hoped for Middle East peace in my lifetime, and I strongly support your efforts to facilitate a two-state agreement that ensures security for our ally Israel.

I hope you can reassure us about our ability to sustain the gains in security, health, education, and women and girls empowerment so that countless lives will not have been lost in vain.

Please tell us about contingency planning in light of the very real potential of a completely destabilized region and renewed sectarian violence in Iraq.

We all agree we must make it impossible for Iran to make a nuclear bomb, but the clock is ticking on reaching a final agreement.

Our country is fortunate to have your thoughtful, effective, and respected leadership, with so many grave challenges around the world.

I think it is absolutely essential that we raise that number and continue to invest in basic education.

What if we cut off all the money? I guess it would be even more miserable.

This is a game of Russian roulette. How do you know what is going to happen?

I can't believe I was--I have been to the tracks; I have watched these cars go by.

A number of these small business owners now feel taken advantage of by the Federal Government because they aren't allowed to secure grant assistance.