"Thanks to the bold leadership and vision of Senator Lugar and others, enormous progress has been made."
"President-elect Obama will work on multiple levels to address these dangers."
"We stand firmly in support of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity."
"It is critically important that any Security Council reform not undermine the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Council."
"I will always, on behalf of President-elect Obama and in cooperation with Secretary-designate Clinton, stand up for and serve United States' national interest at the United Nations."
"It is essential to strengthen the global nonproliferation and disarmament regime, dealing with those nations in violation."
"President-elect Obama believes that the United States should pay our dues to the U.N. in full and on time."
"In the 21st century, we can and we must transcend old barriers, build new bridges, strengthen our common security, and invest in our common humanity."
"What do you really realistically believe can be done so that under the Obama administration this will be different?"
"Building greater capacity globally is in our interest."
"We need to lead from a position of moral strength in order to bring others along with us."