"He is, obviously, watching very closely what is happening with Sweden and Finland."
"We certainly urge that we have to make sure that that is constructive and timely."
"We are, today, concerned about the expansion as it relates to Finland and Sweden, but we also need to be concerned of the focus in the Black Sea."
"One of the things I really enjoy about this Committee is that we do work together, Democrats and Republicans."
"I am very proud to partner with Senator Graham on the Coastal Habitat Conservation Act."
"I would suggest that the timing on some of these issues could very well be impacted by the--what is happening in the region as far as Assad being welcomed in other countries."
"the welcoming of Assad is not welcomed here in the United States"
"We do not want the abuse of Interpol to, essentially, go after dissidents or even just everyday Syrians living abroad--expatriates--pressured by the regime."
"Lastly, let me just underscore we have a lot of tools at our disposal, including enhanced sanctions and other ways that we can express our concerns about the continued conduct of the Assad regime."
"Thank you, Senator Hirono."
"The labor shortage today has made it much worse."