"The diplomatic challenges that will face our nominee include the nuclear confrontations with Iran and North Korea, the spread of HIV/AIDS and other diseases, refugee crises related to Iraq and Darfur and other locations, and numerous other problems that confront the United Nations every day."
"The position of Ambassador to the United Nations is unique, as you pointed out, Mr. Chairman, among diplomatic assignments."
"Because of Andy's work we live in a safer world."
"I believe the President could not have made a better choice."
"Co-Chair, with Ronald Lehman, of Policy Advisory Group to Senator Richard Lugar."
"I encourage you to take a look at how we get through the World Trade Organization proposition."
"I know my time has expired, but I just want to make a quick comment before yielding."
"the price changes in the last 2 days have been tremendously significant."
"the trade system is so bollixed up that even though we are able to produce, we are not able to get this food to people around the world who need it."
"The Non-Proliferation Treaty is the cornerstone of the nonproliferation regime, and the United States must exercise the leadership needed to shore up the regime."
"Disagreements are inevitable, even among the closest friends, but on most global issues we have no more trusted allies."