"It has been extremely important to try to make the pressure that we apply as multilateral as possible."
"I have absolutely no objection in principle to the use of targeted sanction."
"Democracy is still under threat in Latin America, and what is happening in Venezuela illustrates the threat perfectly."
"We should implement them immediately."
"Timing is extremely important."
"Democracy is nothing without checks on government power; it requires a strong, independent judiciary, a free press, separation of powers, and respect for individual rights."
"I am a big believer in targeted sanctions, as many of you know."
"I think the human rights report, unless you want to dispute it here, is pretty exacting."
"That is the only reason we got the chemical weapons accord and it does need to remain on the table with, I hope, the support of the U.S. Congress."
"It is obviously a singular honor to be nominated for this position by President Obama while being introduced by Senator McCain."
"the America that stood up for the Baltic independence movements and Burmese democrats and Libyan freedom fighters."