Anne W. Patterson: “If confirmed, my top priority will be to protect our country and our allies.”

The United States has been a vocal and leading champion of rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We remain optimistic because in Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas, we believe we have two leaders who are serious about pursuing peace.

Our differences with Russia, Iran, and the Assad regime are very substantial, but the benefits of ending this conflict are even greater.

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