It seems to me to be incredibly naive.

I think that anyone who thinks that Israel hasn't thought this through and has an idea of where they're going to go with this, I think would be very naive.

I think, however, that, given what we know, it seems to me a reasonable conclusion that that's where Israel will wind up on this.

I'm struck this morning by how parochial this discussion has been.

The solutions really aren't rocket science. They are ones that a pretty rudimentary political scientist should be able to resolve.

This is kind of depressing to listen to because nobody has really put the finger on who is at fault here.

Mr. Panetta held up well under my withering cross-examination and answered all the questions I had very well.

Our relationship with Venezuela should be designed to serve our national interest.

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.

Like the Secretary-Designate, I support a lead role for the State Department in advancing resource transparency at the United Nations.

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.