It still seems to me that our efforts are not creating the conditions where Minsk can be successful.

This starts at the top. Like any organization, if at the top you say to those below you, 'I will judge you in part by how you create diversity within your bureaus and departments,' believe me, people will follow.

I am deeply disappointed. I have been working at this for 24 years... and we just really have not made progress.

One of the most diverse countries in the world, our potential is unlimited. Unfortunately, minority communities have been historically underrepresented.

That last line of questioning is probably one of the many reasons why a State Department authorization is so important.

I look forward to working with you and the committee to make it happen, not for diversity's sake alone, but for what it brings to our foreign diplomacy.

I appreciate your answer, but after 24 years, I have heard much of the same.

I think we should not exaggerate the divides in Libya.

I appreciate the distinguished ranking member of the Judiciary Committee for yielding at this time. I agree with him on the issue of the legislation before us, but I felt compelled to come to the floor to speak about the vacancy in the…

I am trying to glean what the path forward is, from both your testimony and your responses.

I just want to recognize that the U.N. just passed the toughest sanctions against North Korea in 20 years.

I totally agree with Senator Cardin vis-a-vis Venezuela, which this committee has had actions on.