It is much more than a question of a word. It is everything that signifies our commitment to saying 'never again.'

Article 2 of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide... states: 'genocide' means any of the following acts committed with the intent to destroy... a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group as such.

Many of us have and had and have still high hopes for a transition in Egypt that is both more democratic and continuingly secular, but many of us also have concerns about recent actions and where we're headed.

I don't understand this continuing violence against them. And I would hope the United States makes it very clear to Egypt that the continuing attacks on people, simply because of the altar that they choose to worship at, is not acceptable.

I don't think there could be the slightest doubt about our views about Egypt's adherence to the Camp David peace treaty with Israel.

You've had a distinguished career, and you have been nominated for an exceptionally important assignment at this time in history.

If we were to come to the conclusion that we do not believe that Egypt is pursuing its international obligations to that agreement, then we would expect that we would not be forthcoming in terms of the $1.5 billion that we give Egypt?

I do have a very strong view that to have a successful economy, you need to have opportunities for poor people.

What role will the United States and international community play in ensuring that the elections are free and fair?

I think I would see my role as putting a lot of priority on strengthening democratic institutions because there is an issue of having a system that will avoid a political crisis, such as the one that occurred in 2009.

We must be ready at all times to defend our policies and programs, both in-country and in Washington.