"I think that in a broader sense the trip was a major failure, demonstrating mostly that Iran has lost political ground in the hemisphere."
"I called this hearing to sift through the facts, discuss with the experts before us what about Iran's relationship with the nations of our hemisphere should be of serious concern, and discern the appr..."
"To thank Senator Rubio for arranging a Coast Guard briefing in Miami, and for his support and collaboration on a U.S.-Caribbean Border Security Initiative to overcome the crime and drug challenges fac..."
"It's time to wake up and start dedicating the resources and our attention in a hemisphere which is incredibly important to the national interests and security of the United States."
"I think what you are saying is that there is nothing necessarily that would stand in your way of reaching out to them, and working with them, and having a close relationship with them."
"I think it sends a terrible message to our friends and to moderate reformers in the region when the United States is silent about their well-being."
"If confirmed, what would be your strategy to encourage the Burundi Government to collect data on law enforcement's efforts to combat trafficking?"
"We are very supportive of the autonomous region of the north, and you are absolutely right, has progressed in many ways."
"I do not think that would be our position."
"My last concern, and I think it is a broader issue, is the military continues to be unaccountable to the civilian leadership."
"What exactly have they done that has been so promising to move them from a Tier 3 to a Tier 2?"