Anne W. Patterson: “The United States has been a vocal and leading champion of rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human…”

The Saudis, over the past 15 years, have instituted a very broad range of steps that have cut off financing for terrorists.

If confirmed, my top priority will be to protect our country and our allies.

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.

We don't believe it is possible to have any sort of settlement there, either a political settlement or any military defeat of ISIL, without the departure of Assad.