The threat is not just from ISIS, it is also from Iranian and Russian influences in those regions.

It is important for men to understand that women are productive and engaged members of their societies.

If I am confirmed, that will be one of the main priorities of engagement with Uzbekistan.

A policy that is supposed to result in a reduction in the number of abortions is actually going to increase the number of abortions and the number of unintended pregnancies.

They were interested in trying to maintain stability in that part of Syria.

Every person is created equal and deserving of respect. Discrimination of any type should not be allowed.

The backsliding in Hungary is very troubling.

We have got to make sure that people feel like they have a future in their own countries.

I share the concerns about staffing levels at the State Department.

I think it is important that the U.S. maintain our compliance with the treaty.

Congratulations, to each of you, on being nominated. And thank you for your willingness to take on these difficult positions at this time.

I will encourage the Austrian Government to continue its support for Western unity with respect to relations with Russia.

I think Senator McCain's assessment that we are going to be seeing some rather big changes coming in the near future is going to be something that all of us are going to be very aware of.

I am concerned by the decision to revoke the stabilization funds for that region.

We need to reach out to our alliances around the world and again measure our success not by the dollars we invest but by those, the numbers, that we lift out of poverty.

the administration tried to abolish the Office of Global Women's Issues.

They should get rid of them.

Anti-corruption efforts in Guatemala will be a priority for me, if confirmed.