Last week I was proud that this committee unanimously approved a bill I wrote with Senator Landrieu named after a young Pakistani heroine Malala.

Well, congratulations on that victory, which we eventually helped make a reality, which was a big brouhaha around here.

In order for countries to advance to the next level, educating women and girls is absolutely essential.

I was very proud that today President Obama said he is providing an additional $333 million in humanitarian aid for those affected by this crisis.

Vladimir Putin has presided over a severe crackdown on human rights in Russia.

It is very disturbing that the Human Rights Council in the 22nd session--there were six resolutions that targeted Israel.

I hope that we can work together to persuade him that he should not hold up your nomination.

If confirmed, Crystal would proudly represent the United States at UNESCO in advancing human rights, tolerance, and education globally.

I think you have a wonderful panel before you, and we are lucky to have these folks come forward.

I know in California, we have an optimistic can-do spirit.

What the terrorists do, they rule by fear. And they know if people have confidence in themselves and they are educated and they can stand up for themselves, that is a threat to them.

this bill pays tribute to Malala's vision for her country by reinforcing the U.S. commitment to girls' education in Pakistan.

I think that the case of Malala was so horrifying for so many reasons. But first of all, it was such a cowardly act for them to go after her.

the reason so much of the world is lagging is because they do not give women a fair chance.

When one of your members goes into Diplomatic Service or into the military, it is a family deal.

If they thought they were going to stop the conversation, they certainly have another think coming.

we have to keep on pushing because if we do not, it is going to continue.

Parliamentary inquiry: I believe the order suggests that the time is equally divided between the opponents and proponents, and the opponents have the first 10 minutes and the proponents the final 10 minutes. So I would ask the Chair to…