"We want to get out of the box early, we want Russia to know we are serious."
"I think we have learned the hard way that the OPEC cartel is not just a commercial enterprise, but a security, geopolitical strategic effort that we have had to contend with, now, for 36 years."
"I want to pledge to you that, as Secretary of State I view these issues as central to our foreign policy, not as adjunct, or auxiliary or as any way lesser than all of the other issues that we have to..."
"This is not culture, this is not custom--this is criminal."
"We cannot have a free, prosperous, peaceful, progressive world if women are treated in a such a discriminatory and violent way."
"We're going to be speaking out consistently and strongly against discrimination and oppression of women, and slavery, in particular."
"It's one of the reasons why the President-elect has talked about an energy partnership for Latin America."
"I hope that we can have a comprehensive approach that could alleviate the suffering of the people of Haiti."
"We have seen the abuses by contractors, but even when they are not headline-grabbing abuses, there has been a steady transfer of authority and resources from government employees, and a chain of accou..."
"I anticipate, Senator, having a civilian review, and a civilian presence that will be the counterpart of the military review."
"Well, Senator Lugar, I don't think there is a more important issue that confronts the incoming administration."