Gary Peters actually said...

I want to start by thanking the nominees for their willingness to serve and for their lifetimes of public service as well.

I believe this is three consecutive years in a row we have seen hate crimes increase in this country.

We have a responsibility to ask hard questions and to ensure that each Federal agency is acting in accordance with the law.

Give greater public expression, including at the highest levels of the U.S. Government, to the issue of press freedom in China.