John Kerry

We want Pakistan to be a full partner in supporting Afghan peace and stability.

All Afghans, whatever their gender, ethnicity or religion, have much to gain from a successful political transition.

It is really an investment on preserving the gains that we have made on the field at great cost through our own efforts on security.

We have made clear to Afghans, and to the region, that the security transition does not mean we are abandoning Afghanistan.

Ultimately, it is the political transition that will determine whether our military gains are sustainable.

I think we need to send a strong message that the United States supports a comprehensive political process that is fully inclusive.

If true, it represents the kind of cowardly attack that has been condemned by civilized society across the world.

Our role should not interfere in domestic politics. It is critical that Afghans must pick their leaders freely and fairly.

I am confident that the United States will do everything in its power to work with Bulgarian and Israeli officials to fully investigate the attack and reveal those responsible.

Returning to Poland will have a special personal significance for me.

The U.S.-Cyprus friendship remains an anchor of American foreign policy in the strategically important Mediterranean region.

As one of the poorest countries in the European Union, Bulgaria faces serious issues with respect to organized crime, corruption, and trafficking which need to be more robustly addressed.

I am very proud of the role the United States played to help the courageous people of Libya gain their freedom from the 42-year dictatorial rule of Muammar Gadhafi.

I am hopeful all political parties will soon agree on a draft constitution that can pave the way toward successful future elections.

If confirmed, I will continue the work of building productive and respectful relationships with all Zimbabweans of goodwill.

I am honored to appear before you today and grateful to President Obama and Secretary Clinton for the confidence they have placed in me as their nominee for Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana.

Guinea has begun to emerge from decades of authoritarianism toward a more open and democratic system.

Zimbabwe is sadly at the other end of the spectrum from Ghana when it comes to democracy and good governance.

We have seen clear gestures from President Thein Sein and the people he is trying to work with.

United States policy in Zimbabwe is not about regime change. Only the people of Zimbabwe have the right to choose their government.

Ghana is a good news country as President Obama stated in his remarks during President Mills' March visit to the Oval Office.

Ghana is largely seen as a regional model for good governance, democracy, stability, and economic success.

The United States has shown our abiding concern for Zimbabwe through the nearly $1 billion in humanitarian relief and health-related assistance we have provided just in the last 6 years.

I look forward to hearing your vision for how to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives in these countries.

I think we tried to have that system changed through pressure, and then over time through more engagement.