"The solutions really aren't rocket science. They are ones that a pretty rudimentary political scientist should be able to resolve."
"Mr. Panetta held up well under my withering cross-examination and answered all the questions I had very well."
"The new administration supports both assistance to Colombia through the Andean Counterdrug Initiative."
"Our friends and partners in Latin America are looking to the United States to provide strong and sustained leadership in the region."
"The Obama administration intends to pursue clear-eyed diplomacy with Venezuela including direct contacts when they serve our national interests."
"I think one of the lessons we've learned, with Millennium Challenge Corporation and others, is that there are great partnerships to be had out there."
"Our relationship with Venezuela should be designed to serve our national interest."
"Like the Secretary-Designate, I support a lead role for the State Department in advancing resource transparency at the United Nations."
"The President-elect and the Secretary-Designate have made clear that an enhanced, more vigorous and engaged diplomatic strategy is needed for the United States to meet the global challenges we confron..."
"we cannot be obligated to comply with the U.N. when they are not complying with their own rules, resolutions, and their commitments to reform."
"many nations that belong to the United Nations do not share our values."