Our democratic histories have served as an inspiration to each other.

I am one, and I think others on the committee join me, in believing that it is probably about time for the United States to move out on our own with respect to stronger sanctions.

We have a great stake in how these issues are resolved and that they are resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law.

We would like to see even stronger statement? We would and if confirmed as Ambassador that is something that I will certainly be working on.

In my view, we cannot afford to wait to send an Ambassador to Moscow, as Senator McCain just urged us to do.

I actually think that threatens and undermines our credibility, our standing, and ultimately those countries, as well.

The Balkan region in particular deserves additional U.S. attention and resources.

I am a believer that Montenegro is ready and could have been offered a plan for membership in Wales.

most or all of the long-term longitudinal studies of kids who participate in Head Start show that on a host of long-term measures, whether it be how many of them go to college, measures of their physical health, do they end up in trouble…

Thank you for spending a little bit of time with me earlier this week.

The fact that Russia is now violating its obligations is another sign that under President Putin Russia is operating in a manner that threatens the security of all European states.

I believe it is critical in order for us to maintain the commitment of open doors that NATO historically has had.