Jim Risch actually said...

If confirmed, I can assure you the health and safety of the Mission's personnel and family members will be my top priority.

With Russia pulling back in the region there is now a limited opportunity for the U.S. to take a stronger role and to help end the bloodshed...

I look forward to hearing your plans to confront these issues.

I expect that strong U.S. leadership will continue to advance this progress and closer bilateral relations will open up new opportunities fo...