Anne W. Patterson: “If confirmed, I am firmly committed to supporting Egypt's democratic transition, which will reinforce much-needed…”

We will continue our efforts to promote democracy and universal rights, and we will stand up for the rights of women, Christians, and other minorities.

Hamas is a designated terrorist organization and it is illegal for Americans or American funding to engage in that.

If confirmed, I pledge to work with you to advance U.S. interests across an important and complex region that is facing historic upheaval.

$7.6 billion for diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance to better position us to provide support for political and economic reforms.