We must work to keep Turkey, long the linchpin of NATO's southern flank, firmly anchored in the transatlantic community.
I appreciate in your written statement, in your opening statement, and in our private conversation, the clarity and forc...
I believe that we are safest and strongest when we lead with our values.
That would help the fragmentation of Europe. That would be a big win for those who want Europe to fall apart.
I think that is the target, to undercut the credibility of the political system, which is the most nefarious approach th...
I think you represent the very best of public service and of leadership at home and abroad.
Are you concerned that, if President Trump fails to certify Iranian compliance with the nuclear deal, absent any credibl...
It is a top-down-driven redesign. I would be challenged to find a single employee who thinks that many of these policies...
I am committed to advancing that dialogue as I engage with senior leadership in the--in Bahrain, in the Government.
I am, frankly, gravely concerned, given the role that Vladimir Putin's Russia has played in the North Korean challenge, ...
We have to make clear to the Taliban they cannot outlast us on the battlefield.
You are the third senior-level nominee to tell this committee that the State Department is going to consult with Congres...
when we are considering people who live in caves and who are deeply dedicated to their work against us, I think we would...
I think you need to explain it to us, but, I think, more importantly, you are going to need to explain it to the people ...
I hope you will convey a sense of urgency about both the consultation and the forward progress.
I think it is clear that there is a strong and deep relationship between Ethiopia and China.
If confirmed, will you work with this committee to explore ways to lift the hiring freeze for eligible family members?
I had the chance, the honor, to travel with Senator McCain to Singapore, along with Senator Barrasso, to the regional se...
