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

Certainly not. The President and certainly the Secretary have said many times that Assad's departure is absolutely critical to any future in Syria.

There is no military solution, and the international community cannot afford a continuation of the status quo.

We have provided over $2 billion, $2.5 billion, for humanitarian assistance inside Syria.

I do not agree with that, Mr. Conyers, because I think what this would do--that suggests that the sources of these terrorist acts are countries like ours...