This ambassadorship to Japan is a very important position.

Our nations work closely together on issues impacting our shared interests, our shared values.

the treaty opens the door, I believe, to a U.N. gun registry on law-abiding U.S. citizens.

this treaty is an arms--just what it says, it is an Arms Trade Treaty. It is for regulation of the trade of armaments on the international market.

It is important that each of you provide strong stewardship over American taxpayer dollars, demonstrate professionalism and good judgment, and vigorously work to advance the priorities of the United States.

I think they are sufficient, and I think they are effective.

I think it is a great concern for, certainly, people in my home State, and so, I appreciate the questions as well as the answer.

I think that is their job. My job is to ensure they are doing it effective and efficiency.

Thank you so much, Chairman Markey. Thank you for your leadership in organizing this nominating hearing.

I think the jury is out and we are going to have to do some more testing on that to ensure that it is as rigorous as it is being advertised to be.

I think there has been a lot more discussion about it than there has actually been multiple compacts to the same location.

I hope we are going to move these nominees quickly. We need to have our best and brightest out there on the ground.

You cannot voice all these emotions about what is happening and not come with a check, you cannot.

I am really sorry that you faced these questions, because in my opinion you were not involved in this letter.

It just shows you the depth of the concern of this committee as far as the way women and girls are being treated.

It is clear that the international community must do more.

The stability of their own nations are at stake.

It may not reflect the position of the Congress. To my knowledge, it has to be done through the Congress.