We are really proud of the extraordinary work that our American astronauts are doing.

I am confident that his unique experiences and proven ability will make him a strong advocate for our values and for justice around the globe.

That we can't allow vicious killers to have their way.

Johnnie Carson, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs), vice Jendayi Elizabeth Frazer, resigned.

It is important for us to have a regulatory framework for various flows of capital and financial instruments that could pose a systemic risk to the system.

The dollar is extraordinarily strong right now.

I expressed thanks to the Government of Australia for everything that it's done with respect to Afghanistan.

This is hard.

The importance of doing what's necessary to support global demand and job development and economic growth.

Harold Hongju Koh, of Connecticut, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State, vice John B. Bellinger III, resigned.

That's wonderful.

Obviously, there are very few countries that are closer than the United States and Australia.

I like to know what I'm talking about before I speak.

I am pleased to put forward two nominees who have served the people of the District of Columbia with such distinction.

This crisis didn't happen overnight.

This plan has already saved the jobs of teachers and police officers.

Well, this is really exciting, because we're investing back here on the ground a whole array of solar and other renewable energy projects.

Lael Brainard, of the District of Columbia, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice David H. McCormick, resigned.