"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."
"We support calls by the Syrian opposition to unite around the principle of a representative, inclusive, and pluralistic government."
"I was very proud of my service in Iraq. Before Saddam Hussein went down, I worked with the Iraqi opposition."
"U.S. counterterrorism strategy must be more effectively counter the ideology behind WMD terrorism."
"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."
"I remain concerned, as do many Americans, that while we have welcomed the building of 70 Confucius Centers in the United States, China has authorized only five American Centers to be built on Chinese ..."
"Thank you very much, Madam Chairman."
"I remain a proponent of a strong bilateral relationship with Turkey and its continued integration into Europe."
"This governmentwide budget focus will continue this fall, with the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction holding its first meetings this week."