"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 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 trans..."
"We did note with concern allegations of voter fraud and arrest of opposition members."
"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 agai..."
"There are no short cuts to Palestinian statehood, and I and other U.S. officials have long made that clear."
"These people who live there now on the Italian peninsula inherit this. They have a great opportunity ahead."
"I support a diplomatic solution to the crisis and hope that we can find such an opening with a newly elected government in Iran."
"We will reconvene the committee, and we will begin by hearing from John Phillips."
"I thank you very much. You are an excellent choice to be Ambassador."
"It is a privilege and honor for me to be your first witness of your first hearing."
"Italy is such a strategically located country with respect to northern Africa and southern Europe."