Ann Marie Buerkle: “We owe a debt of gratitude to our military, to the men and women who serve this Nation and keep us safe.”

Your courageous efforts to bring attention to human rights abuse in China are exemplary and future generations will be indebted to you for your courage and your devotion to the cause of creating a free and fair China.

I do not take the responsibility to lead this agency and execute its mission lightly.

While we may differ significantly on the policy issues, the tone he has set at the agency is one of collegiality and mutual respect.

I do not think it is justified, and I think one of the things the agency has to do is consider risk.