I think there is concern here in Congress as to keeping a very close eye as to developments in countries in which U.S. taxpayers are being asked to provide help to make sure that there is respect for the human rights of its citizens…

I take this time to reflect with my colleagues and say that we celebrate today the 1-year anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and to reflect how much happened to improve health care in America since the passage of the…

I think we have a right to expect accountability on the use of those funds, not just that they will respect the rights of its citizens.

I would hope that the common level we would all agree on is good science.

The legislation that you filed, I think, is an extremely important bill and we do look forward to coming together in response to Senator Inhofe.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but we do need to have a common set of facts and I think good science helps us get to that point.

The money we spend abroad is not a gift to foreign nations. It is an investment in our national security.

My last point is that there is conflicting information now about the quality of the sea bottom and I just would urge us to make sure that we are as comprehensive as possible in the way we----

The fact that they responded to this call to duty is an example of selfless public service that deserves the nation's thanks.

Working with North Korea is very frustrating, exceedingly difficult.

I thank you for that. You are going to be hearing from us on this, and I really do applaud the Obama administration and Secretary Clinton particularly.

The United States has a security budget that includes not only the Department of Defense, but our civilian efforts of diplomacy within the State Department.

I think it behooves all of us to make sure that we get objective review of the material and assessment.

We have a responsibility to make sure that, in fact, is done.

It is her unique ability to understand the world, but understand the people of the United States of America that she serves.

We have to take a look at the liability laws to make sure they are adequate.

We have to find the right balance.

China is becoming a more interesting country, as it relates to our policies in the Middle East.

Now, moving promptly through the Senate is always relative.

We need every dollar at home.

Secretary Clinton has been extremely articulate particularly on gender equality issues but also on broader human rights issues.

We cannot afford to be the world's first responder whenever a crisis arises--we need strong multilateral partners who can help us shoulder this burden.

I am grateful for your friendship, your support, and for your leadership and service to all of us who are Marylanders--and Americans.

I think the committee would do well to take the executive branch's nomination and to move her forward.

When we fail to act, the world all too often is silent as well.