Chris Van Hollen actually said...

If I am fortunate enough to get confirmed, the most important thing is for neither parties, the Israelis or the Palestinians, to take unilat...

In short, we need someone with your knowledge, expertise, and proven record as a diplomat in Brussels as quickly as possible.

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

I believe we need to reinvigorate our diplomatic presence and outreach to New Zealand and Samoa.