Anne W. Patterson: “Hamas is a designated terrorist organization and it is illegal for Americans or American funding to engage in that.”

Our policy in Egypt has been premised on the need to protect core U.S. interests in the region.

The changes taking place across the region carry the promise of a more democratic political order that will benefit the region and the United States in the long term.

Iran is not open for business and the American government will do everything it possibly can to enforce these sanctions.

If confirmed, I will continue to urge the Egyptian government to move toward an inclusive civilian-led transition that guarantees universal rights for all citizens, including women and Christians.