"I think it is very important that, up front, the expectations are well documented and known by our partners."
"He needs support. He needs senior political people nominated and confirmed. He needs some budget authority."
"Without that, assuming a whole-of-government approach would be much more of a challenge, as there are many interests involved in this."
"Well, we, on the committee, will look forward to working with you as this whole-of-government approach grows, matures, and is perfected. It's so important."
"This opposition contributes to hunger in Africa, in the short run, and virtually ensures that much of the continent will lack the tools to adapt to changing climate conditions, in the long run."
"There are a lot of things at USAID that need to be fixed, or else we're going to sit here, 2 years from now, still talking about how AID needs to be strengthened."
"Extraordinary events had occurred in China and in India, not only through his efforts, but through many people who he inspired."
"Let's make history by learning from it."
"Doubling the world's food production by 2050, in the face of these current percentages, is arithmetically impossible without the scientific expertise that you've mentioned."
"Now's the time for change."
"The Global Food Security Act, sponsored by Senators Lugar and Casey, captures the strong commitment of the United States to align resources behind approaches that work."
"However, I am concerned the rhetoric surrounding country-led efforts may lead us to support, even tacitly, plans that may not be in U.S. interests."
"The American corners idea, I think, is superb."
"Thus far, the American public has seen Syria's response to our positive attitudes as belligerent at worst, and dismissive at best."
"We open our hearing with the understanding that we are discussing not just the nominee's qualifications, but also policy decisions related to Syria and our diplomatic representation in that country."
"I extend an open invitation to you."
"I believe we have an opportunity in the coming months to achieve something close to a consensus and to pass a global food bill that would have major benefits for international health and stability, as..."
"In numerous locations around the world, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the William J. Clinton Foundation rival our government as visible representatives of the United States of America."
