It is a blight on our country.

I do question whether China always does what it says and whether their motives are always as pure as what we are trying to do in international development.

We want to engage, but I would just caution that they may, in some instances, be trying to undermine the more traditional development opportunities.

If you are confirmed, can we have your commitment that you will do everything you can to make sure that we get these appointments in a timely way?

We need to be very strict about how we use our aid programs in countries that have challenges in dealing with corruption.

The role that we play in development assistance is equally important part of our national security budget.

So give me an idea about the priority you are going to place on dealing with the safety of the people of El Salvador.

the success of our mission depends upon us standing strong on the principles of our country, the universal principles that we espouse on human rights, good governance, anticorruption, rights of all individuals.

If Ukraine cannot get its governance in order, it is not going to be able to make it.

We want to save the children there.

There are objective tests as to how we rate countries in our TIP report, and we expect our representatives from America in these countries to use those standards.

I would hope that I will get a commitment here to make sure that we fight hard to make that part of the Millennium Development Goals and that we elevate its importance in our efforts to try to deal with that issue.

One of our principal responsibilities is to timely consider President Obama's nominees.

I thank you very much for accommodating this hearing.

I also want to thank these nominees for their public service and for their willingness to serve their country in these critical posts during a very trying time for this country.

Also take a look at your computer system. It has broken down many times. You need to have a more reliable way to be able to handle this.

We want to be able to act in an efficient manner in this committee.

Modern day slavery is something that has to end. The number of people who are victims of trafficking is staggering.

We should take what we have learned--we know that for every $1 we spend in these settings, we are going to save $6.

I mention that because that is a source of funding right now for what we do in Syria and Jordan that provides normal childbirth delivery services to refugee camps that I am concerned could be cut off that could affect the safety and lives…

Ukraine must also deal with its institutional issues and its commitment to fight corruption at every level, and that is going to be critical to their long-term stability.

The United States role, as I see it, is twofold. One, it is advocacy for good governance, for promoting the message that governance matters.

I think it is excellent. I would also urge you to put a bigger spotlight on what you are doing.

we will not tolerate the suspension of civil liberties.

The Inter American Democratic Charter is very clear on the importance of freedom of expression.