Anne W. Patterson: “The promotion and defense of these values has been a cornerstone of the Obama administration's foreign policy.”

We are trying to support the moderate opposition.

If confirmed, I pledge to work with you to advance U.S. interests across an important and complex region that is facing historic upheaval.

Certainly our European allies, our Gulf allies, and Turkey do see that. They are absolutely determined that he will not remain in power.

Polling data stretching back many decades have consistently reflected Egyptian mistrust of U.S. policy and intentions in Egypt and in the region.