As a priority for USAID, if we can accelerate this process of benchmarks in the next 12 to 15 months, we will do so.

nothing is more important to the United States than regional peace and Egypt's peace with Israel.

we expect our aid to be used to promote a reform process.

The American people have watched your struggle and celebrated your successes, and we are determined to help you build on your achievements.

The continuing abuses by the Syrian Government will inevitably lead to greater instability in the region.

The United States supports a transparent and inclusive constitutional reform process to strengthen Turkey's democracy.

We urge the candidates to run responsible campaigns, to abstain from inflammatory rhetoric that could incite violence.

If you are confirmed by the Senate, would you tell this committee that you will take control at your Embassy of ensuring that you are informed of any operations that take place by ATF or any other entity as it relates to such operations…

As a matter of principle and longstanding policy, the United States upholds freedom of the press as a vital element of a representative democracy.

I take a backseat to no one in terms of my advocacy on the question of promoting human rights and democracy in Cuba.

There is absolutely no shortcut to a Palestinian state. The only path to a Palestinian state is through direct negotiations between the parties to resolve all permanent status issues.

The United States has made clear it will not support any such initiative in the Council, vetoing it if necessary.

It seems to me a description of the views of the Government of the United States, at least in the executive branch, and the Government of El Salvador, as well as that of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations.

Any action that is taken in New York or Paris or anywhere else is a distraction and undermines the prospects for peace.

I had the opportunity to meet with the First Lady and the Secretary of Social Inclusion, Dr. Pignato, last week.

We look forward hearing from you as it gets finalized, as to what our assistance might be.

This change really demonstrates the commitment from this government to transformational change in the areas of security and economic growth.

I look forward to supporting your nomination and working with you in the days ahead.