Dick Lugar

We cannot stand by and watch one more nation join the ranks of countries where their leadership are deliberately undermining the institutions of democracy and while we do nothing about it.

I would simply like to ask that you make this work a priority in Azerbaijan when you assume your new responsibilities in Baku.

Long ago I suggested, along with many others, a free trade agreement between the United States and Uruguay.

I continue to believe that Iraq has an opportunity to chart its own course as an alternative to the Iranian model and demonstrate the vibrant potential of a truly multiethnic, Shia majority democracy.

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

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

Latvia and Estonia are relatively young but active and influential members of NATO and the EU.

Well, speaking of our assistance in this respect, as you pointed out earlier, large numbers of Indians lack access to electricity, and energy poverty limits their economic advancement options.

The question that Iraqis must have, quite apart from Americans, sort of getting back to testimony we used to hear before this committee, in which some people were advocating there really were three different countries.

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.

Today's hearing is our first since the attack in Libya that claimed the lives of four Americans, including our Ambassador, Chris Stevens.

The Nicaraguan people...understand the basic principles of democracy and want it.

For years now, we've been trying to work with Pakistan to create a stable economy.

To what extent does this violence, the loss of life, undermine any potential for civil governance in Pakistan?

We cannot direct outcomes through that process.

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.

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.

Our enthusiasm in the United States obviously is for a unified Iraq.

Most Iraqis will say the United States continues to have a role to play in Iraq.

I have confidence in both of you.

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

The United States attaches critical importance to helping Haiti strengthen, expand, and diversify its economy.

I am delighted with the remarkable quality of the candidates that are in front of us today.