I appreciate the opportunity to say a few words in support of his nomination to become the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.
Our policy is clear. We seek a just and comprehensive peace, a peace that would be in the interest of our friends in Israel and in the inter...
It would be a game-changer. It is very much in American interests to have a comprehensive peace settlement in the region.
If I am confirmed, I would expect to press the Syrians hard on this issue.
Diplomacy is not a prize. It is something we do to advance our interests.
I have long argued that America's national security interests are well served by engaging with Syria.
To succeed, we must present Damascus with a clear choice and a vision of a different future.
Syria would be on much firmer footing if it instead builds meaningful ties with America.
His success in this new post will be vital.
We have been urging the Syrians to support our efforts to restart negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
The administration's decision to send an Ambassador to Damascus marks an important step forward in that process.
We need an Ambassador now because we are at such a pivotal moment.
Clearly, we have serious issues with Syria still to be resolved.
When the president called for courage, what he meant was -- at least what I thought we all thought he meant yesterday was the courage to sta...
Process does matter. It -- the deals that were cut in the back room during -- with the -- on the Senate mattered a lot in the election of Sc...
Process does matter. The deals that were cut in the backroom during -- with the Senate -- on the Senate mattered a lot in the election of Sc...
What is not being voted on is the fundamental, basic, underlying legislation.
What he meant was, at least what I thought, we all thought he meant yesterday was the courage to stand up for what you think is right.
