Building greater capacity globally is in our interest.
We need to lead from a position of moral strength in order to bring others along with us.
But now the challenge of putting those troops on the ground remains.
I am very grateful to you, Mr. Chairman, and to Senator Lugar, for convening this hearing swiftly to consider my nomination.
I believe we stand now at yet another defining moment--one in which the peoples and nations of the world must find both the will and more ef...
There is no more urgent threat to the United States than a terrorist with a nuclear weapon.
The United Nations plays a significant role in this regime.
The United States has fought for, and under President-elect Obama will remain committed to, increasing transparency within the United Nation...
I want good working relationships with them. I want honesty and transparency and I want to minimize surprises.
The broad challenge, with respect to Iran, is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
I did not agree, I do not agree with the decision with respect to that pardon.
I agree with you that there has to be, to the extent possible, unambiguous direction given to our people in the field.
I can make those pledges both to ensure that people are given the opportunity to blow the whistle and they will not be retaliated against.
Congressional oversight of Justice Department activities is obviously very important, and I will respect Congress' role.
the Department of Justice would continue to aggressively enforce the law against the forms of Internet gambling that DOJ considers illegal.
See, given the knowledge that I have about other techniques and what I've heard from retired admirals, generals, and FBI agents, there are o...
If I could perhaps submit an answer to you in writing after I have had an opportunity to think about that.
I think that making the assault weapons ban permanent would be something that would be permitted under Heller.
