They continue to develop rocket technology, long-term rocket technology as well, which--the purpose of which really--the only reason from a cost-effective perspective to develop long-range rockets is to be able to put a nuclear warhead on…

Would you be supportive of an effort to make that designation an annual occurrence, as we do with other issues?

One of the powerful tools that we have the Trafficking in Persons Report.

Our relationships in East Asia are of central importance to America's interests overseas.

I just would ask you to consider, since you said it is an issue you need to think about some more, why the United States should even be funding agencies or organizations that recognize entities that espouse anti-Semitism.

Religious persecution is on the rise in many parts of the world.

What they have learned from North Korea is you gain some sort of short-term interim deal with the United States, and then when no one is looking or the world is focused on something else, you break out.

I have been impressed on how many people have a much clearer understanding of what this country is really like and what our freedoms entail, because they went to school here, they studied here, they lived here for a period of time.

Iran only needs a field goal, and their kicker can kick 52 yards pretty consistently.

This is still a criminal syndicate. This is still a criminal organization. This is still a terrorist guerilla organization.

We know what their aim is, and our aim is to keep them as far as possible from breakout and to move them back from where they are.

It is tough to enter into future treaties with people that are not complying with existing ones.

Are they in compliance?

I hope that you agree, that the public has a right to know whether or not the U.S. Government believes that Russia is in violation or of noncompliance of any of these treaties.

Should not our foreign aid reflect our values as well as our interests?

I certainly agree that designations need to be made as part of a dynamic process.

Our foreign policy should not just reflect our interests; it should also reflect our values.

Our hope is, if you are confirmed, you will not just monitor and bring attention but that you will be a forceful advocate on behalf of those who are being oppressed.