07/22/2014
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"If confirmed, I would focus on bolstering Iraq as a sovereign, stable, secure partner, free from destabilizing influences."
"If confirmed, I would advocate with Brazil to respond to Russia's aggression, including through international sanctions."
"I truly believe it is one that is shared by the overwhelming majority of people in American politics and American Government and in America."
"the last administration's decision to leave it unfilled was, in my view, shortsighted and damaging."