Linda Thomas-Greenfield

The U.N. must become more efficient and effective. In these difficult budget times, when the American people are facing tough cuts and scrutinizing every expense, the U.N. must do the same.

If I am confirmed by the Senate, I will remain clear-eyed about the U.N.'s flaws as well as its promise, and I will fight fiercely every day for what is in the best interests of the United States and the American people.

Secretary Clinton made three trips to Africa. She came to Liberia twice, which is unheard of, during her tenure.

I will certainly raise any issues we have with concern to human rights and governance regularly if confirmed.

America has a special relationship with Israel. And yet the General Assembly and Human Rights Council continue to pass one-sided resolutions condemning Israel above all others.

I think we do that, sir. We have our visitors programs, but also if we look at the number of senior visitors, particularly members of Congress, who visit Africa on an annual basis, we are not neglecting Africa.

The U.N. cannot focus disproportionate attention on a few, while giving a pass to others flouting their international obligations.

It is true that we have not had a large summit and I look forward to the one that we are going to have.

I think it does have to be a priority at the highest levels.

The Department of State has a huge responsibility of carrying out our diplomatic goals all over the world.

We know that it is more difficult to train people as adults than it is to bring them in with the foreign-language skills early on.

If confirmed, I will work with others in the Department to help these dedicated public servants and their families manage these high-stress assignments.

I think we can put some pressure on them to make them do that.

I take it as a personal commitment that I will work diligently to improve those numbers.

I believe that we came to the conclusion then, and I have certainly come to the conclusion and the administration has come to the conclusion, that what we need in Haiti and what we are going to put our resources against is a strong police…

I will personally put my own hand on all of the recruitment policies.

One thing I learned is that, as the Secretary observed in her recent Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR), it is vital that agencies learn to work better together in support of U.S. development and diplomacy goals.

If confirmed as Ambassador to Haiti, I look forward to working with you in addressing these crucial issues.

If I am confirmed, I will continue to work very hard to partner with our Omani ally on Iran's destabilizing role in the region.

Tajikistan has played a very important role in the Northern Distribution Network.

In order to have a safe and prosperous Tajikistan, we need to have a safe and stable and prosperous Afghanistan.

I ask for help in ensuring that we are able to strengthen American diplomacy through our greatest resource, its people.

If confirmed by the Senate, I will do my utmost to give Haitians and Americans both further cause for hope and optimism about Haiti.

If confirmed, I will press Haiti's leaders and its people to show through actions their commitment to democratic values and a genuine openness to business.

But the news from Haiti is by no means all negative.