"Since taxpayers paid for those reports, should not that information be made public and how is the information in them protected if it has not disclosed the identity of either the patient or the provider?"
"Yes. Ambassador, we will look forward to that."
"A stake was put in the ground as to progress across a period of time."
"The State Department's diplomatic readiness has been consumed by current operations and now it must focus on rebuilding its capabilities."
"Thank you. Will you please do that?"
"I urge the Department to follow GAO's recommendation to fill hardship post positions with at-grade officers."
"While I support the intent of NSLI, I felt that it was too limited to be truly effective."
"We have got to do better."
"Before I call for questions from Senator Voinovich, let me finish this question by asking Ambassador Powell..."
"How long will it take before the State Department can expect to fully eliminate both its language and mid-level experience gaps?"
"I think that whole system today needs to be recalibrated in light of today's demands."