"I would commit again to work in this area."
"I would commit, if confirmed, to work carefully and closely with the government to see that we make progress in these areas."
"Supporting human rights is a critical component of our development assistance programs."
"Secretary Clinton has been extremely articulate particularly on gender equality issues but also on broader human rights issues."
"I thank you for that response. I look forward to working with you."
"We want to protect our water. We want to make sure our communities don't have streams that catch on fire."
"I was hoping you were going to mention the Chesapeake Bay. I was getting a little anxious there."
"It is just going to make it more difficult for us to meet those standards."
"the House-passed budget is providing unfunded requirements on our States by repealing the Federal Government's support for programs"
"Our involvement in other countries needs to advance gender equity, needs to make sure that we're not participating in corruption."
"the grants that most States use to pay the salaries of the people who write air permits and water permits"