We know sometimes they're not well received, but we still feel that it is important to be communicating these.

In today's complex international environment, it is critical for USAID and the State Department to recruit and retain America's best and brightest if we are to overcome the difficult security challenges of the 21st century.

In your opening statement you mentioned the work that is done with various country diasporas that exist in America.

The people of Syria have shown that they are no longer afraid and will not be cowed by the regime's brutality.

I know that he has discussed his legislation with you, The Sergey Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act.

I want to congratulate each of you on your nominations and welcome you and your families and friends as we discuss the challenges and opportunities that you face should you be confirmed.

I am hopeful that we will get it to the floor and that we'll see positive action in the near future.

As a cochair of the Atlantic Council's Georgia Task Force, tomorrow I am going to be among those who release a new policy report providing recommendations for the United States, Europe, and Georgia on how we can advance Georgia's…

I am pleased today to speak in strong support of Mara Rudman's nomination as the next Assistant Administrator for the Middle East at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Should Luxembourg contribute more to NATO?

We really strongly support the efforts of our partner in the eurozone.

Macedonia seeks full European integration, including by joining the EU and NATO.