Ed Markey

These people who live there now on the Italian peninsula inherit this. They have a great opportunity ahead.

There are no short cuts to Palestinian statehood, and I and other U.S. officials have long made that clear.

I share the concern expressed by the administration and by so many members of this committee regarding the ongoing crisis in Syria, and the brutal atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad's forces against the Syrian people in a conflict…

We did note with concern allegations of voter fraud and arrest of opposition members.

The President has put in place a multifaceted approach designed, with our international partners, to strengthen moderate elements of the opposition and bring about the too-long-awaited political transition to democracy.

If confirmed, just as I did as President Obama's U.N. adviser, I would take every opportunity to make clear the administration's position that one-sided actions in international fora will not advance the aspirations of the Palestinian…

In these difficult budget times, when the American people are facing tough cuts and scrutinizing every expense, the United Nations must do the same.

The administration will continue to stress... that the only path for the Palestinians to realize their aspiration of statehood is through direct negotiations.

As both the U.N.'s principal founding member and its largest contributor, the United States has the right and the duty to insist on reform.

I believe that until we know more about the rebels, until we can trust the Syrian opposition to control their weapons, the Congress should not allow the President to have the authority to transfer heavy weapons.

I have been increasingly concerned by the administration's attempts to circumvent the Congress and arm Syrian rebels, whom we know little about.

I understand and agree strongly with the call the Department of State has already made for an independent investigation, with independent, international observers, into the circumstances leading to the deaths of Oswaldo Paya and Harold…

The United States consistently opposes any texts or actions that criticize Israel unfairly in any U.N. body or specialized agency, and I will maintain that position.

Advocacy for democratic freedoms is an essential pillar of what we do abroad.

This means pushing for democratic elections, but also pushing for the freedoms necessary for democracy to work--freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, independence of the judiciary, and civilian…

The United Nations must become more efficient and effective.

Congress should be in on the take-offs, not just the landings.

As U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 2005 to 2008, it was my honor and privilege to maintain the closest possible consultations with our allies on all issues of shared concern.

Taking up the cause of freedom is not just the right thing to do, it is, of course, the smart thing to do.

I personally appreciate your commitment to exposing the Castro dictatorship's total disregard for human and civil rights.

The United States enters into and remains in arms control agreements that are in our national security interest.

If I am given the honor of sitting behind the sign that says 'United States,' I will do what America does best: stand up against repressive regimes, fight corruption, and promote human rights and human dignity.

I will do what America does best: stand up against repressive regimes and promote human rights.

Do you pledge to consult with our allies in NATO and across Europe in developing U.S. foreign policy initiatives of consequence to them, especially U.S. arms control and missile defense plans?

The United States has no greater friend in the world than the State of Israel.