"For the sake of Ukraine's struggle, we must rise to the occasion with an effective European energy security policy."
"it has to be under the values of our hemisphere, which are democratic states that respect human rights."
"The United States is committed to working with our regional partners through the Summit Implementation Review Group."
"I think that organization has been more effective in dealing with a lot of the issues comparable to what the OAS has done."
"The United States is committed to advancing the goals and objectives of the OAS Legislative Engagement Act."
"Upholding the region's commitment to democracy is a key component of every Summit of the Americas."
"I can tell you, having parliamentarians' participation in an organization enhances its effectiveness."
"This is our neighborhood, and their leadership has been extraordinary."
"I think that this should be a core part of that strategy--how to reinvigorate and renew not just the OAS, but all of the various institutions that comprise this system."
"I think it is critically important that our values are maintained at this Summit and it will be tested in the ability to allow those voices to be heard."
"I have seen firsthand the innovation that they are doing, which is very gratifying and very helpful in regard to our overall strategy to deal with pollutants and climate change."