I share the concern that you and the chairman have expressed about the impact that climate change is having on our national parks.

I want to thank Chairman Kerry and Ranking Member Lugar for holding this important hearing today and for their past efforts to build and foster the critical trans-Atlantic alliance.

I think there were a number of people who were, frankly, a little surprised but very much appreciated the support from evangelical Christians for addressing climate change.

I have known Susan for over--well, for about 20 years and I have been an admirer of her exemplary commitment to public service.

I am particularly interested in that, being the House author of the Violence Against Women Act.

I'm still trying to understand exactly what this more sustainable strategy is between military buildup and total withdrawal.

I certainly stand ready to do that.

Thank you both for all of the efforts underway in Pakistan to help the refugees.

it is one of our best and most important nonmilitary instruments of power.

foreign assistance is critical in promoting U.S. interests across the globe.

we need to make sure that we are getting the most for our money.

As we are thinking about how we look at our foreign aid efforts and revise them for the future, how should we be factoring climate change in and coordinating with what we need to do in that area?