Dick Lugar

Not only is it in Poland's national interests. It is in all of our interests to really promote a much greater diversity of energy sources.

When I visited Burundi, I was informed that the average life span of a citizen of that country was 50 years of age.

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 these weeks and months ahead.

The Iraqis are going to fight through their politics under the constitutional rules that they themselves have devised.

The need to fill these posts is obvious.

It is critical that the United States advance energy security for Lithuania and the entire region by supporting interconnections and the development of alternative sources of energy.

Therefore, deals have been made by the Kurds on occasion with companies outside of Iraq, that sort of commerce is proceeding with or without the hydrocarbon law.

Last year, Secretary Clinton visited India and engaged in the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue which, as you pointed out, includes security, regional cooperation, partnership, and technology.

Among the most important interests is United States support for a free and fair electoral process leading up to national elections in 2013.

I have confidence in both of you.

Over the last 6 decades, the transatlantic community has committed itself to building the Europe that is whole, free, and at peace.

I suggested that article 5 of the NATO charter really ought to be expanded to energy security.

I think that we need to work very carefully to determine in what areas we can help, including areas relating to things like maritime security, counterterrorism, and training in various ways.

Croatia stands as a model for the rest of the countries of the Western Balkans.

Well, we are counting on you to reduce the barriers to American entrepreneurs working with Indian entrepreneurs to the benefit of the people.

We cannot direct outcomes through that process.

Are there protectionist sentiments in Uruguay? You mentioned that the free trade agreement has not progressed because of reticence on both sides.

Uruguay is a model of democracy in the region.

Thanks, Mr. Chairman.

It's why Senator Lugar and I have fought for continued investments in the long-term relationship that is based on mutual goals.

I am very pleased the President has nominated a man whose substantive knowledge, experience, and respected leadership are so well suited to this posting.

I was startled, I should say shocked, by the arrest and detainment of those Americans involved in attempting to work with citizens of Egypt to promote democracy.

I am hopeful you will join me today and encourage the continuation of the special envoy role following your departure to Baku.

Let me just raise a different subject for the moment because at least today's press reports indicate that India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, the ONGC, has come under pressure to finalize a service contract for natural gas production…

I look forward to strongly supporting your nomination.