Transparency is going to be critically important here.

Our relationship with Azerbaijan is important not just to our two countries, but to Azerbaijan's neighbors and the wider region.

I hope also you will work closely with us in Congress and keep us informed and be prepared to accept advice from us as this issue unfolds because it is a major concern.

I would just urge you in the strongest possible terms to work with Congress so that we are together on the strategy moving forward with Iran.

We have China's attention right now. This is a problem they cannot hide from.

I urge my colleagues to think about how future generations will look back upon our political squabbling and inaction to legislate meaningful policies to curb carbon pollution.

I particularly want to thank their families.

Good governance is central to development.

We have a fundamental commitment to Israel's security and to stand with Israel whenever and wherever it is under threat.

I think there is bipartisan support for the comments that we must be together.

I think it is pretty clear that Congress expects full consolidation and that that is not able but I would hope that you would work with Congress rather than--we expect full consolidation.

I thank you and I thank again all four of you for your testimony and your appearance here.

We want a peaceful resolution of the territorial issues. We do not take sides on who is right, but we do take sides on it being handled in a peaceful manner and not through unilateral actions such as what China did.

In Tunisia, the Ukraine, it was about corruption; it was not about who was President or who the government was.

Congress plays a vital role in turning our difficult past with Vietnam into a promising future.

Protection of human rights is the bedrock. It is the underpinning of American and world society.

I would just call to your attention President Park's recommendation for using an OSCE type dialogue mechanism for northeast Asia.

While I am disappointed that the politics of Washington prevents Congress from enacting legislation to address both the causes and effects of climate change, our Nation is very fortunate to have an Administration that is able to rise above…

Senator McCain and I have authored legislation that would make the Magnitsky sanctions global.

Thank you for holding fast on science, because the science is clear.

Let me thank all three of our nominees for their continuation of public service. It is a sacrifice, we know that, and it is a family sacrifice.

What commitment can you make to us that you will ensure equal access to all citizens to the Tax Court?

No law enforcement agency is going to be effective at reducing crime or protecting people if they do not have the trust of the people whom they serve.

I thank Senator Nelson and Senator Collins for holding this hearing.

We are grateful for the bipartisan support of members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.