The reality is, is that this--these countries have some of the highest murder rates, not in the hemisphere, but in the world.

I have worked to promote the core U.S. values of democracy and human rights.

there is no space left for ambiguity about the reign of violence that Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo have unleashed against their own population.

Funding for State Department educational and cultural exchanges has mostly remained level or increased slightly in recent years.

I will explain all requirements in U.S. appropriations law for provision of security and other assistance to Sri Lanka.

I have supported various charities supporting our United States military who have bravely defended human rights and democracy around the world.

The United States' relationship with Canada is one of the most important bilateral relationships we have in the world.

I am seriously concerned about Honduras in two ways--well, in many ways, but let me just focus on two.

I find it to be stunningly irresponsible.

Again, Day 1, in talking to the staff of the bureaus, I will include human rights as one of our core responsibilities to promote overseas.

The U.S. does provide some security assistance to Azerbaijan, and we do it because it directly serves U.S. national interests.

I hope you will focus a good amount of your time on that, in getting them to be there.