05/23/2011
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"Concern is particularly acute in Guatemala, and it appears that the burgeoning presence of Mexican drug traffickers is adding another layer of violence to a country already burdened by crime and corru..."
"Mr. Chairman, I join you in welcoming Ambassador Patterson and our second panel of distinguished nominees."
"Turkey's vote against a fourth round of sanctions on Iran in the U.N. Security Council raises concerns that the United States and Turkey do not share the same threat assessment with respect to Iran's ..."
"Well, when you become our Ambassador and you have boots on the ground over there, I hope you will stay in touch with our committee and with those of us who are deeply interested in this."