I certainly do want to add my voice to all those who would condemn such attacks on innocent people in the very strongest possible terms.

Senator Barrasso raised the question about energy for Bulgaria, and in March Bulgaria canceled a project to build two Russian nuclear reactors in the country.

I think it is important that that not be denied.

Can you tell us whether you agree that the discovery of natural gas within Cypriot waters could, with some leadership, help to bring a resolution to the division in Cyprus?

Unfortunately, Turkey has called on the major international oil and gas companies to withdraw their bids to seek a license for development of those gas deposits in Cyprus.

So clearly, this is an issue that is going to require sustained engagement, leadership, and contacts.

there is a connection between rule of law, and free and open elections, and government values, and participation in NATO.

There is no military solution to the situation, so the issue is how do we galvanize our diplomacy.

But I don't see that is what the illegal parallel structures are providing.

So this is, I think, the kind of engagement that we need to continue together with our international partners in the countries of the region to reduce those levels of tension over time.

And if I am confirmed, I will do my best to listen; to understand the interests of all the stakeholders in this issue; and to work with our international partners, with the Congress, and with the government and the people of Kosovo to work…

Well, I know that the Marshall Islands is already experiencing the effects of climate change and that it is having an impact on rising sea levels, contamination of water, damage to homes and crops.

We continue to object to the presence of Russian troops in the occupied territories, and we strongly support Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Are we taking steps to help the Marshall Islands citizens cope with these effects of global warming, and are there any actions that you have heard that you think we should be taking that we are not?

So should we be comfortable that Cyprus is moving forward to take those steps to address the recommendations from the EU, or are there going to be obstacles in trying to get that done?

We will continue to follow what goes on in the Ukraine very closely.

We ought to be saying something sooner rather than later.

The enemies of democracy and freedom should not be welcome in a democratic society unless they correct their mistakes.