08/08/2012
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"The United States is a committed partner, and that we want to be part of the success of the region."
"We're grateful to the many Sikh Americans who give life to these values and enrich our country every day."
"If we do not have at minimum a Democratic Senate, it is very hard to see how we can make some of the advances that we need to make on work that is still undone."
"I am confident that these outstanding individuals will greatly serve the American people in their new roles and I look forward to working with them in the months and years to come."