I think you have a wonderful panel before you, and we are lucky to have these folks come forward.

If confirmed, Crystal would proudly represent the United States at UNESCO in advancing human rights, tolerance, and education globally.

I hope that we can work together to persuade him that he should not hold up your nomination.

It is very disturbing that the Human Rights Council in the 22nd session--there were six resolutions that targeted Israel.

Vladimir Putin has presided over a severe crackdown on human rights in Russia.

I was very proud that today President Obama said he is providing an additional $333 million in humanitarian aid for those affected by this crisis.

In order for countries to advance to the next level, educating women and girls is absolutely essential.

Well, congratulations on that victory, which we eventually helped make a reality, which was a big brouhaha around here.

Last week I was proud that this committee unanimously approved a bill I wrote with Senator Landrieu named after a young Pakistani heroine Malala.

It may not reflect the position of the Congress. To my knowledge, it has to be done through the Congress.

The stability of their own nations are at stake.

It is clear that the international community must do more.

It just shows you the depth of the concern of this committee as far as the way women and girls are being treated.

I am really sorry that you faced these questions, because in my opinion you were not involved in this letter.

You cannot voice all these emotions about what is happening and not come with a check, you cannot.

I really believe that. And it will kill agriculture.

I would say that that's a matter of the highest priority to get resolved.

Unless we're able to hold water from the wet years for the dry years, California will end up as a desert State.