Barbara A. Leaf: “The United States has a unique opportunity to stand with the people of Iraq against Iran.”

As long as Bashar al-Assad is in control of Syria and Iran is present in Syria, it would be greatly irresponsible to urge Israel to part with the Golan Heights.

If confirmed, I will take great satisfaction in working to build foundations of democracy and good governance through all means available to us.

I agree with the objective that Hamas never again control the Gaza Strip or threaten Israel.

Let me be frank with you. After more than a decade of conflict, prospects remain limited for advancing a political solution worthy of Syrians who bravely demanded change more than 10 years ago.