I want to join those in applauding Secretary Powell and Deputy Secretary Armitage for the work they did.

One of the areas where we have been successful is cutting down on the hectares of cocaine, coca that is being grown there.

President Uribe is, I think, providing outstanding leadership.

I would hope that we would be able to have a more assertive role in that and perhaps some guidance from State down the road.

There has got to be a two-way street here. And words matter; actions matter.

I also want to note that some of us are overjoyed to have Senator Kerry back here with us today.

It is clear that Chavez won an election. There are a number of us who want to engage.

You cannot be proclaiming sympathy with folks who are killing Americans in Iraq.

the idea of finding common ground with Iran, and the mullahs makes me sick.

I think we have to figure out a way to do that.

I would hope that we would at least give evidence to the Afghans about spraying, that it can be done with environmental concerns being met.