energy security and clean energy is a priority for this administration

the so-called southern route, the Europeans will have greater potential for diversifying.

I have had some companies complain that we have not had a consistent U.S. policy when it comes to enforcing trade policies.

I think that in the selection of Catherine Ashton, the EU picked someone who met some criteria that was set.

I want to applaud each of you and the President and everybody who's been involved in the very thorough review of what our strategy should be in Afghanistan.

I think it's appropriate, also, that we continue to have a rigorous debate in Congress and in the Senate about what we're going to do.

we owe them, and all of the men and women serving there, a mission that they can understand and support.

The priorities that the task force laid out included ecosystem-based management, comprehensive coastal and marine spatial planning...

I would just encourage you to continue that effort, because it continues to be a very big issue for small business.

I share the concern that you and the chairman have expressed about the impact that climate change is having on our national parks.

I want to thank Chairman Kerry and Ranking Member Lugar for holding this important hearing today and for their past efforts to build and foster the critical trans-Atlantic alliance.

I think there were a number of people who were, frankly, a little surprised but very much appreciated the support from evangelical Christians for addressing climate change.

I am particularly interested in that, being the House author of the Violence Against Women Act.

I have known Susan for over--well, for about 20 years and I have been an admirer of her exemplary commitment to public service.

I'm still trying to understand exactly what this more sustainable strategy is between military buildup and total withdrawal.

I certainly stand ready to do that.

Thank you both for all of the efforts underway in Pakistan to help the refugees.

As we are thinking about how we look at our foreign aid efforts and revise them for the future, how should we be factoring climate change in and coordinating with what we need to do in that area?