02/23/2016
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"I think most of us watching the multiple crises in Lebanon believe it is teetering on being a failed state."
"Should we be thinking about sanctioning some of these players?"
"I call on my colleagues, particularly those people who are holding, in masse, ambassadorial nominations from coming to the floor."
"We cannot effectively compete if we do not have qualified, confirmed ambassadors in place."