I think there has been too much hesitancy sometimes in our society that we are going to offend all of Islam.

But having them on the books is a great human rights abuse.

This relationship has stood for decades and is a cornerstone in our efforts to bolster stability and security throughout the region.

It is an honor for me to join you today to introduce Fred Hochberg for a second term as the President and Chair of the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

Under Fred's leadership, the Export-Import Bank is doing tremendous work to strengthen our economy and help businesses across the country.

The confidence President Obama and Secretary Kerry have placed in her to represent the United States in Japan and advance relations with a key U.S. ally in the Asia-Pacific region is well earned.

Mr. President, since 1974, the Community Development Block Grant program has provided cities and counties with critical funding to help low and moderate income people through community projects for economic development, revitalization and…

Singapore is a major trading partner. It will continue to play a major part in our engagement in efforts, particularly trade efforts, in Asia.

Our U.S. representative in this tiny, in effect, nation state is critical.

The Ambassador representing us in Singapore in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations is going to be very crucial.

I have known Kirk for many years. He is from Miami. He is a University of Miami law graduate.

We got it all straightened out, but it took some haranguing to get it.

It is a privilege for me to return to the committee that I spent six very happy years here.

why is a short sale being coded the same as a foreclosure?

If a person goes into foreclosure, someone--indeed, that will be noted and it will affect their credit, will it not?

I would appreciate it if you all would stop this nonsense and get it coded correctly so that our people are not being penalized.

I want to thank you for this committee's consideration and I look forward to casting my vote on the floor of the Senate when we confirm her.

We have a unique, very competent and very qualified candidate, nominee, to be the Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.