I think the way that we counter that is programs that help support the national labs and other research and development programs to develop new IP here in this country.

Are the current U.S. Federal programs sufficient to induce adequate private investment in the United States to take advantage of what I think is an enormous opportunity, oddly just off the Delaware shores.

There is strategic value in addressing this early-stage research and development funding gap created by the market failure in the power industry.

One of the things I am trying to urge that we take greater advantage of is the opportunity posed by a large African diaspora community in the United States which often is involved not just in remittances but also in possible…

Kenyans can be and are already strong partners in the war on terrorism.

What steps do you intend to take to ensure that those issues don't reemerge as major problems in Malawi, that they're not sort of backsliding on human rights or democracy?

I'll just associate myself with Senator Casey's expressed concerns about the Israeli-Egyptian relationship, the security at the border, the relationship with Hamas, recent incidents in terms of bombing the gas pipeline, and security is…

It is therefore absolutely critical that we remain fully engaged in Sudan, and particularly in Darfur.

I do not know what the right solution is, but I got to tell you this is so pervasive and such a big problem.

If confirmed, one of my top priorities would be working with the Rwandan Government to ensure that both local and international NGOs and the media are allowed to operate freely.

I hope it is clear that many in this body share Secretary Clinton's statement that President Assad has lost legitimacy to lead.

I look forward to hearing their vision for advancing U.S. interests and policy priorities.