To leave Afghanistan to the capacity of al-Qaeda to simply return... would be far, far more dangerous for the world.
The bill that Senator Lugar and I propose will help provide the 'hold' and 'build' parts of Pakistan's counterinsurgency...
A new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan is essential for our national security.
The situation in both countries obviously remains challenging.
I've held many hearings over the years to examine how we can best address the crises in Somalia and am hopeful that toda...
We must take steps now to seriously and consistently engage at senior levels with the transitional government in Mogadis...
For months now I have encouraged the Obama administration to engage at the highest possible level to help establish stab...
there isn't a corner of the globe that's been untouched by the administration's diplomatic initiatives.
Your leadership has helped shape the global debate on these issues, and we will need your wise counsel going forward.
it's been heartening to see diplomacy restored to its rightful place, at the forefront of American foreign policy.
None of the great problems facing the world can be solved without the United States, but we cannot solve any of these pr...