I look forward to following up with Ambassador Morningstar.

The United States has a clear interest in supporting a stable, sovereign, and democratic Pakistan at peace with itself and with its neighbors.

Instability in Pakistan would undermine what we are trying to achieve in the region.

I can only assume that one would reject a census because the very essence of my question is the concern that is being driven here.

Thirty-eight years after the occupation and invasion, it is beyond the mindset of anyone to believe that we would still be in this set of circumstances today.

If confirmed, I pledge to do everything I can to lead an Embassy that represents the finest values of the United States.

If countries like India are going to pay in gold or find other ways to circumvent the sanctions, then while I appreciate what you said about India sharing our goals, it could ultimately continue to facilitate the resources that are…

I have been encouraged by the efforts of Japan, South Korea, and others to look for ways to come into compliance with the law.

The Indian Government, which is one of Iran's largest crude customers, seems to be rebuking the sanctions.

I worry about that, and I look at the German Government's announcement that it was cutting aid to Nicaragua due to the EU's concerns about irregularities in that Presidential election.

I am a strong believer that the relationship between the United States and India is a critical one.

The principles of democracy, of conflict resolution, of economic stability and social inclusion continue under this administration.