09/18/2012
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"I sent a letter last week to Cathy Ashton, the U.N. High Representative, and to ambassadors of all of those countries which had expressed an interest in trade delegations, expressing my concern about ..."
"the U.S. Government broke faith with them may result in poorer performance, antagonistic feelings, and even negative influences on prospective recruits."
"I believe that the sooner we can get the sequester reversed, the better off we are."
"I certainly hope that all three of you will be confirmed very expeditiously--that you will look at whatever action we can take to support the Syrian refugees who clearly are facing a very dire future."