Chris Hollen actually said...

"I think we have established the important role Pakistan can play in trying to facilitate some kind of negotiated settlement in Afghanistan."

"we can use our good offices of the embassy and of officials in Washington to help encourage a greater dynamic of political dialogue in the country."

"We were pleased to see that after over a year of no government, last Friday we finally have a government in Lebanon."

"I am thrilled with the appointment. As you may know, I come from a Foreign Service family and very interested and focused on ensuring the strong morale and support for the Foreign Service."