Well, after years of talk, it may well be that the time for change has finally arrived and we will have bipartisan support.

The nature of the problem really is known certainly to people in this room.

It is a nation asking for the United States' continuing support, and that will be up to this Congress and this administration to evaluate.

We are now fully integrated and interdependent, and if we don't lead on these issues I don't know what will happen.

The Department and USAID FY 2012 request of $8.7 billion in the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) budget reflects the exceptional, extraordinary costs incurred in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Our diplomatic and development work is dedicated to strengthening national security.

National security is a fundamental objective of development and diplomacy.

U.S. assistance is critical to maintaining and deepening the long-term strategic partnership that the United States is forging with the people and Government of Pakistan.

The Department of State's continuing recruitment goal is to identify, inspire, and employ qualified Americans from diverse backgrounds.

the QDDR is changing the way we do business.

There is no military solution to the conflict.

those who cling to the status quo may be able to hold back the full impact of their countries' problems for a little while, but not forever.

Global climate change indeed has serious implications for U.S. national security interests.

We can only be successful in meeting our national security objectives through the combined power of defense, diplomacy, and development.

Generations of Americans have grown up successful and safe because we chose to lead the world in tackling its greatest challenges.

I applaud the efforts of the Department to develop this important document.

The State Department is currently evaluating the Keystone XL pipeline project to determine whether to issue a Presidential Permit for the project.

development progress is essential to promoting America's national security and economic interests.