John Kerry

The United States will not grant visas to those who threaten the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Ukraine, and if they already have one it will be revoked in those individual cases.

Russia made a choice and we have clearly stated that we believe it is the wrong choice to move troops into Crimea. Russia can now choose to deescalate this situation and we are committed to working with Russia.

Secretary Kerry coming in today, $1 billion on the line in loan guarantees that the U.S. could offer, will offer.

President Obama and I want to make it clear to Russia and to everybody in the world that we are not seeking confrontation.

It is clear that Russia has been working hard to create a pretext for being able to invade further. Russia's talked about Russian speaking minority citizens are under siege. They're not.

The 1996 amendments would be critical to putting fisheries 'back onto a sustainable path and literally avert an environmental catastrophe on a national level.'

Perhaps the world's most fearsome weapon of mass destruction.

He has made these assurances. And in Kerry's words those assurances have quote, 'some value.'

Don't do anything that can be misinterpreted.

The only one way to honor women of Congo is to give them peace.

We are prepared to consult with the Afghan Government on refinements to our mission's duration.

There can't be an effective peace, and there won't be, in Afghanistan if we can't hold onto the gains and continue them, continue the progress that is being made with respect to women's participation in Afghan society.

Creating opportunities for women and girls is not just the right thing to do, it is a strategic necessity.

The Taliban did not retain or gain territory, in which the Afghan Security Forces greatly increased their operational tempo.

Cuba's continued imprisonment of Mr. Gross for trying to help Cubans gain access to the Internet is indefensible.

The single most important factor in helping Afghanistan continue to move forward is sustained support from the intelligence community.

We made a commitment to help develop the Afghan National Security Forces.

Had it not been for his extraordinary personal diplomacy, I am not sure that we would have gotten the accommodation that we saw between President Ghani and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah.

We are encouraged that after 8 years of a coup-installed military regime, Fiji is scheduled to hold elections on September 17 that offer the hope of return to democratic governance.

The United States recognizes the Republic of Cyprus' right to develop its resources in its Exclusive Economic Zone.

The United States strongly supports efforts to reopen Halki Seminary on terms acceptable to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

If confirmed as Ambassador, I will continue ongoing U.S. efforts to ensure energy is used to promote cooperation and prosperity, rather than conflict.

If confirmed, I will face those differences squarely and directly with the leaders in Hanoi.

A strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam that respects the rule of law and human rights will be a critical partner for the United States.

If confirmed, I will make it a priority to work with the Algerian Government and people as they take the next steps in negotiating, adopting, and implementing reforms that will strengthen Algeria's long-term stability.