"It was to combat this situation that Congress mandated that the Securities and Exchange Commission enact increased transparency rules on resource extraction projects as part of the Dodd-Frank Act."
"We need to get more U.S. companies out there to compete with Chinese and other companies from around the world."
"We are not a country that turns tail when decisions do not go our way."
"a stable, fruitful 21st century relationship cannot be built on a lie."
"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."
"Congress should be in on the take-offs, not just the landings."
"The United States recognizes the important ongoing reform efforts underway by President Thein Sein, his government, Parliament, and key stakeholders among civil society to build a modern, peaceful, an..."
"Clearly anything we do must be rooted firmly in our own national interests and must meet the national security needs of the American people."
"The United States has no greater friend in the world than the State of Israel."
"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?"
"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 huma..."