01/02/2017
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"the United States and Germany last summer made a joint statement to Ukraine about the importance of taking--of responding to Russia's aggressive behavior in Ukraine."
"I will call on Germany to meet its 2 percent commitment to NATO. That is an important security measure against Russia."
"I am delighted that you are rejoining the diplomatic arena and, particularly, that you are being nominated to be Ambassador to Serbia."
"If confirmed, I look forward to working with you."