However, implementation has been challenging and results have not always kept pace with established goals.

A prosperous, stable, and secure Bahrain that remains a strong security partner depends on a political dialogue that leads to reconciliation and reform, as well as the protection of human rights and accountability.

The U.S. Government continues to support the process led by U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

America's economic and national security interests are inextricably tied to East Asia's strength, stability, and security.

We need very, very strong representation and leadership at the United Nations especially today.

We have the will of the people. They want to work with us.

The Maghreb and Sahel regions are of increasing strategic significance for the United States.

We share the concern about terrorist groups active along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border and throughout the region.

Yet I wonder whether full consideration is being given to the impact of these agreements on other countries and regions in which we have significant geostrategic interests.

If confirmed, I will redouble U.S. efforts to highlight Cuba's poor human rights record at the U.N. Human Rights Council (HRC).

Niger has played an important role in the political process that has led to elections and a return to a democratic government in Mali.

The decision to forgo elections and to extend the current Parliament for nearly 2 years undermines Lebanon's democratic practices.