Secretary Pompeo issued a statement, which you are familiar with, on ending the conflict in Yemen.

We should use all available leverage to pressure the combatants to bring the civil war to an end.

I believe there is a link between economic development and peace and security within Africa.

EU is a very attractive goal for the country. I think the decision to pursue accession is a brave one.

I am as welcoming as anyone, because what I have seen is that these folks, they have grit, they have the ability to overcome some really tough situations.

Without a sustained diplomatic engagement and programs emphasizing critical human rights norms, democratic processes, and good governance, peace and security in the region will remain unattainable.

It is just so strange to me that we force the Department of State, and in particular, the European section to make these tradeoffs, to accept the inevitability of shrinking aid budgets, when we do not expect the Department of Defense to do…

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you again all of you for being here.

He cheers countries that try to leave Europe.

Our position has not changed. The position of the administration is that we support the EU-facilitated dialog between Pristina and Belgrade.

Thank you for your willingness to serve. I look forward to supporting your nomination as it moves forward.

Cyprus is another complicated assignment, given the longstanding division of the island.

I can, if you would like me to.

I think you make an excellent point.

We clearly have not used all available leverage with the Saudis.

If confirmed, I will advocate for reconciliation, adherence to the principles enshrined in Cambodia's constitution, and efforts to protect the country's sovereignty.

This is a region that both the Chairman and I care a lot about, a place where we have been.

From what I have read on the issue I believe that the U.S. should be excited about this new partnership, the new government.

Secretary Mattis called for a ceasefire in the next 30 days.

the only views that really matter are the President's.

We need to see succeed for our national interest and for the interest of all 60 million Burmese people.

If the United States is not leading, then countries like Russia and China, Saudi Arabia and Iran fill the void, bringing with them values that look nothing like the ones that we bring to the table when we are present.

One of the points of tension between Austria and neighboring countries is this issue of immigration.

Senator Johnson and I both have spent a lot of time thinking about the Balkans, worry a lot about the general instability, and the desire of the Kremlin to be more influential.

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum published a statement yesterday that they believe there is compelling evidence that the Burmese military committed ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity, and genocide against the Rohingya.