These murderers represent the extremism that threatens to bring the region into a bloodbath.

We want to keep that in place as long as possible.

the Egyptian Government 'is taking steps to support a democratic transition.'

I do not see how you move forward in the relationship.

giving real meaning to the word 'consultation.'

That is correct, Senator.

corruption and the work that you have been doing and the other members of this committee have been doing to combat corruption.

I believe we have, and that is this program, addressed specifically to people in Iraq and in Afghanistan who have gone to work with us, who put their lives on the line for us, who put their families on the line by their association with…

I watched them work together in the best tradition of bipartisan American foreign policy, to strengthen our diplomacy, to advance our interests and our values around the world.

Our view would be that we would not even suspend sanctions until Iran has taken significant steps to comply with any agreement.

We need to look at all options to find the most effective way to encourage the Venezuelan Government to respect democratic principles.

Block by the Russians.

Assad, we believe, and we have the intelligence and evidence to back this up, is in control of the chemical weapons program. And would have -- let me put it this way. Any standing orders to use these weapons would have been issued by Assad.