"It's very important for it to be clear as to what the views are, and maybe when they are stated."
"The challenge for the administration is to devise a strategy that strives for our traditional goals but in a radically transformed environment."
"Resolute, bold, creative, determined, persistent American diplomacy has succeeded in dealing with similar challenges in the past."
"the pursuit of peace in the Middle East is not a favor that we do for the parties in the region, but is an imperative of our national interests."
"Look, I think Republicans will always be willing to compromise for our principles, but we'll never compromise our principles."
"We should start with the recognition that secure international conditions are inherently fragile."
"Our Nation is also attempting to address a national debt situation that limits our policy options."
"This is going to be an area of huge contention, and there is a need to have some structure in place where American interests can come to the fore."
"the policy statement that you gave in your speech at the Newseum on Internet security and cyber security was just tremendously important."
"I would just encourage you, as we go through foreign assistance reform, to make sure that we have strong accountability built into the programs."
"It is challenging, as you say, but it is critical in terms of maintaining the confidence of the American people in appropriations of this size with Pakistan and Afghanistan."
"The Lugar-Casey bill has passed out of our committee, and I think it has broad support in the Congress as a whole."
"I would strongly recommend support for the restructured program."
"Our discussion of the foreign affairs budget comes at a time of great domestic economic stress."
"As Senator Lugar said, we have to show results."
"How is the financing of this undertaking going? And what comments can you make regarding the need for the new $1 billion building, as well as this dispute over the value-added tax?"
"the goal of a nuclear weapons free world is off in the distance."
"Surely the idea that the new Ukrainian President is going to Europe first and to Russia second was a significant statement."
