John Kerry

Today we begin the formal legislative process to lead the world in rolling back the urgent threat of climate change.

I want to thank Chairman Boxer, first of all, for her passionate, determined, inspirational leadership on this issue.

I wonder if that applies to the 44 Democrats who voted against Waxman-Markey.

Senator Webb (D-Va.) compared it to 'the old Soviet Union.'

The transition will be painful--the victims of cap-and-trade can't just move on and get a new green job.

Cap-and-trade supporters acknowledge job loss. They acknowledge the transition to a green economy.

The Kerry-Boxer is a tax, and it will mean more economic pain and suffering and fewer jobs.

S. 1733 is our best insurance against a dangerous future.

For 30 cents a day, we will put America in control of our own energy future and take a stand for home grown American energy, rather than foreign oil from countries who don't like us.

NATO provides such a blanket of security, without threatening anyone.

NATO should also be open and transparent in its dealings with Russia.

From the military perspective on enlargement--we must maintain the rigorous standards already established to ensure that new members are providers of alliance security--not consumers of security.

NATO was created in response to the Soviet threat but not only for that purpose.

This hearing will come to order. Thank you all for joining us this morning.

Indeed, one must think first about the interests of those very real people living in real countries.

Does NATO still matter or is it as obsolete as a Senate spittoon?

I believe that Russian concerns about NATO enlargement are seriously misplaced.

On matters of European security, Russia was entitled to a voice but not a veto; both halves of that equation remain valid.

I believe that long-term security and stability in the Balkans is a vital interest of the United States.

A peaceful Europe and a democratic trans-Atlantic community are among the valuable assets and accomplishments of modern civilization.

The BBG's 2008-13 strategic plan calls on the BBG to cooperate more closely with U.S. Government agencies engaged in public diplomacy.

Climate change injects a major new source of chaos, tension and human insecurity into an already volatile world.

Many scientists warn that failing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will lead to global instability and poverty that could put our nation at risk.

Afghans want us to perform. They want international forces.

It is appropriate to determine the best strategy, the best way forward.