Anne W. Patterson: “There is no military solution, and the international community cannot afford a continuation of the status quo.”

The United States is fully committed to helping Israel and the Palestinians negotiate a final status resolution to their conflict.

We will continue our efforts to promote democracy and universal rights, and we will stand up for the rights of women, Christians, and other minorities.

Iran is the world's foremost state sponsor of terrorism, including in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.

We are trying to support the moderate opposition.