The United States has been the leader internationally in dealing with this form of modern slavery.

We now have in place, through the authorities that Secretary Clinton already had, denial of visas to human rights abusers from Russia.

We have taken more action than that.

I was impressed by all four of your resumes and background and references before today's hearing.

I thank you for that response. I look forward to working with you.

I think this ties again into our public diplomacy, and it is a basic right.

I would say, for raising this issue as something where action should be taken.

It is really a challenge.

Alan Gross should be released. There should be no conditions on his release.

Senator Lugar and I have offered a change in U.S. law.

It is taking too long. It appears like restrictions are being imposed so that if there are other potential alternatives, that they are being used to delay the safe exit of individuals whose lives are at risk.

I would commit again to work in this area.

President Obama has made it clear, internationally, that the United States in its international bilateral and regional relations will insist upon basic human rights advancements.

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Our involvement in other countries needs to advance gender equity, needs to make sure that we're not participating in corruption.

We'd much rather use development assistance than have to use our military.

I share your view about global development policies being one of national security, and that it is important that we have adequate resources.