this is still one of the world's remaining Communist countries.

I think we would not have the keen interest that we do have in the annual list and in the movement of countries among those lists, if it did not matter.

Iran only needs a field goal, and their kicker can kick 52 yards pretty consistently.

I certainly agree that designations need to be made as part of a dynamic process.

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.

We live in a time where everybody wants to balance the budget. But the only thing they are in favor of doing is cutting foreign aid.

I disagree with those who say that the terrorist attack in Boston has no bearing on the immigration debate.

I wanted to speak for a few minutes here on the floor as we finish the business of this work period and we return to our home States for about a week. We will be back here on May 6. At that time, I will continue this important conversation…

I do welcome the recent deployment of military assets to the region.

It is important that we clearly understand that the administration's promises include things that are new and innovative.

We do not just want to be a military power. We want to be an economic and diplomatic one and have influence in the region.

His comments talked about if the United States builds up militarily, there is going to be a counterreaction from China.