"Over the last 6 decades, the transatlantic community has committed itself to building the Europe that is whole, free, and at peace."
"It's why Senator Lugar and I have fought for continued investments in the long-term relationship that is based on mutual goals."
"Well, we congratulate you on your service. I join our chairman in saying we are hopeful we can get action on this nomination very swiftly so that you are there and can serve our country well during th..."
"Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. I thank you, and I thank my colleague, Senator Barrasso, for yielding this time."
"I have confidence in both of you."
"As a result of Senator Lugar's request and followup question, the Department of State consulted with the Department of the Interior about releasing copies of the meeting minutes requested."
"I suggested that article 5 of the NATO charter really ought to be expanded to energy security."
"I would like to commend your efforts to advance many critical initiatives as the special envoy for Eurasian energy."
"The need to fill these posts is obvious."
"The constitution, I think, will be an important benchmark because they are going to have to grapple with a lot of difficult issues, including the relation between religion and the state, the role of w..."
"Latvia and Estonia are relatively young but active and influential members of NATO and the EU."