"the vast majority of the public understands that the climate is changing."
"let's move past the debate of whether the climate is changing or not."
"the best part of this committee is it is pretty non-partisan. It is Democrats and Republicans working together to go toward a common goal."
"It doesn't take a fiscal crisis--and it shouldn't take a fiscal crisis--for us to look at programs and evaluate programs to make them more efficient and meet goals."
"The relationship between the United States and Vietnam is changing rapidly."
"I am a very firm believer that, as economies develop, with that comes freedom and stability."
"But that freedom and stability only comes if there is a concurrent respect for the rule of law and a respect for basic rights of citizens."
"I think the American public, if you are out there watching, you can be very proud of what we have been able to accomplish and the reflection of our values as a Nation."
"As a nation of abundance, one of our best approaches to diplomacy is sharing that abundance with the rest of the world."
"The Food for Peace program obviously has been a wonderful program, not only for the agriculture sector, not only for our farmers, but for the good will of the United States."
"As a doctor, I recognize the important work that USAID does in global health including seeking to prevent child and maternal death through the transmission of AIDS."
"It is absolutely essential that we take a stand."