I would commit, if confirmed, to work carefully and closely with the government to see that we make progress in these ar...
I would commit again to work in this area.
President Obama has made it clear, internationally, that the United States in its international bilateral and regional r...
I think this ties again into our public diplomacy, and it is a basic right.
I agree with that. You mentioned Cuba. Of course, there is another Marylander, Alan Gross, who is in prison in Cuba work...
Senator Lugar and I have offered a change in U.S. law.
It is taking too long. It appears like restrictions are being imposed so that if there are other potential alternatives,...
The United States has been the leader internationally in dealing with this form of modern slavery.
Now, moving promptly through the Senate is always relative.
I thank you for that. You are going to be hearing from us on this, and I really do applaud the Obama administration and ...
It is really a challenge.
I was impressed by all four of your resumes and background and references before today's hearing.
A nuclear armed Iran poses an unacceptable risk to the United States, Israel, and globally.
China is becoming a more interesting country, as it relates to our policies in the Middle East.
It was very frustrating under the Mubarak administration to see the government condoning such anti-Semitic activities.
Should we condition assistance to Egypt? How can we be most effective in encouraging private sector development and grow...
I think my own view is that conditions are sometimes useful to focus the attention of the host government on what they n...
The fact that they responded to this call to duty is an example of selfless public service that deserves the nation's th...
