Barack Obama actually said...

support for human rights and democracy goes beyond idealism. It is a matter of national security.

Maria Conteras-Sweet, of California, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration, vice Karen Gordon Mills, resigned.

Salvador Mendoza, Jr., of Washington, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington, vice Lonny R. Suko, retired...

Matthew H. Tueller, of Utah, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and ...