RUSS CARNAHAN

Baluchistan is occupied territory. It never willingly acceded to Pakistan, does not now wish to be part of Pakistan.

I would urge the Pakistani Government to step up its efforts to weed out terror activity within and along its own borders.

Such an important problem cannot be approached in a partisan manner, and we ought to act as Americans

I want to thank the gentleman for his remarks. The ranking member has asked to speak for the remaining time, so I would yield that 1 minute to our ranking member, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton).

To empower half of the world's population as equal partners in preventing conflict and building peace in countries threatened and affected by war, violence, and insecurity.

This hearing provides a timely opportunity for us to once again assess not only the precarious humanitarian situation at Camp Ashraf but also to consider the broader issues of the U.S.-Iraq policy going forward.

There needs to be a more overt recognition of the importance that the U.S. places on protection of religious freedom.

The Internet is probably the number one thing that sort of perpetuates the sort of violent extremism amongst members of Boko Haram.

I look forward to hearing from the panelists on these trends along with the recommendations of the most strategic and effective means for the U.S. and the international community to influence governing systems to respect all human rights…

Evidence shows the U.S. has a strong interest in promoting religious freedom globally.

I really hope we can shed light on the serious human rights infringements that far too many around the world encounter.

I, too, am of the belief that it is important that we look for ways to maximize the benefits of engagement, while at the same time minimizing those risks.

I believe our approach should be one of engagement but also pushing for reforms in many of these areas.

Respectfully, I have a different view on how we can positively engage with China and, at the same time, push aggressively for reforms.

I believe the Obama administration has shifted, and certainly your leadership to a policy of smart power and responsible participation in international organizations has been in our great interest, our security interest, our economic…

The best way to push reforms and advance our core values and beliefs is through responsible, effective engagement.

Practices must be reviewed to ensure that our servicemembers and Veterans across the country uniformly receive the best care possible.

I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on ways we can overcome challenges facing the Federal Recovery Coordination Program and expand services to ensure comprehensive care for our Nation's heroes.

While the program continues to expand, practices must be reviewed to ensure that our servicemembers and Veterans across the country uniformly receive the best care possible.

Providing support to those who were injured or became ill in service to our country is of paramount importance.

I don't think there is a single member on this committee... that supports any kind of coercive abortion policy.

This is a critical time. Like many of my colleagues, I have serious concerns about the Palestinian leaders and their plans to take to the U.N.

It is vitally important to ensure that our veterans are able to secure and maintain employment after returning to civilian life.

I cannot support this legislation as it is currently written.

I thank may colleague, Mrs. Biggert, for her remarks and also want to address the important issue of CBECS funding and to engage in a colloquy with my colleague, Mr. Visclosky.