"this is still one of the world's remaining Communist countries."
"Our hope is, if you are confirmed, you will not just monitor and bring attention but that you will be a forceful advocate on behalf of those who are being oppressed."
"Our foreign policy should not just reflect our interests; it should also reflect our values."
"Should not our foreign aid reflect our values as well as our interests?"
"I certainly agree that designations need to be made as part of a dynamic process."
"I am increasingly concerned is an emerging very serious human rights crisis around the world that involves religious liberty."
"Our relationships in East Asia are of central importance to America's interests overseas."
"I just would ask you to consider, since you said it is an issue you need to think about some more, why the United States should even be funding agencies or organizations that recognize entities that e..."
"Are they in compliance?"
"It is tough to enter into future treaties with people that are not complying with existing ones."
"While it is not being considered today, it is something that could potentially be considered in the future."