"The idea obviously, just following your reasoning, was to have an independent source of oil or natural gas or both that were not involved with Russia and offered, therefore, a competitive element."
"With a little bit more assistance from us, it could be that Cape Verde could move its economy toward an economy that is not donor-driven solely but that is based on private sector revenues."
"The United States Coast Guard has acknowledged that Cape Verde is its strongest partner in the region."
"Cape Verde is a country whose relative size and population does not adequately reflect the magnitude of its accomplishments and of its potential to be a role model in the region."
"The Syrian regime appears committed to the use of violence to suppress the will of its people."
"Syrians have been denied the opportunity to participate in politics for 40 years."
"Ambassador Sherman, we will be working with you to implement that policy, not just here in the United States as far as the legislation that was enacted as part of the Dodd-Frank bill."
"U.S. counterterrorism strategy must be more effectively counter the ideology behind WMD terrorism."
"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?"
"Since the initiation of the NATO operation to enforce the arms embargo against Libya on 22 March."
"My guess is that the election of the new President will be the primary thing being debated in this upcoming year."