"Mr. Chairman, I join you in welcoming Ambassador Patterson and our second panel of distinguished nominees."
"This has many greater dangers than bubbles forming elsewhere, because of the enormity and the credit position we talked about earlier today."
"the Muslim Brotherhood, which is apparently better organized than most other political movements, might play a dominant role."
"I believe that each of you is well qualified to represent the United States at embassies in Africa and, in the case of Mr. Brzezinski, in Europe."
"Given that role, it is relevant to mention that the General Assembly of the United Nations will be meeting very soon. It's anticipated that we're going to have a real problem with the Palestinian Auth..."
"The Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations of the House of Representatives recently passed a budget for the State Department for fiscal year 2012 in the amount of $39 billion."
"Even apart from budget dynamics, I remain concerned that our national security policy is being driven without sufficient planning or strategic design."
"Well, what do you think will be needed for the lifting of this specific ban on U.S. military education and training at this point?"
"I remain a proponent of a strong bilateral relationship with Turkey and its continued integration into Europe."
"The Syrian regime appears committed to the use of violence to suppress the will of its people."
"This is an unprecedented moment of opportunity for political reform in the region--reform necessary for longer term regional stability."