"Elections are important, but they are not sufficient, and often fail when they precede the establishment of institutions that bolster democratic society."
"Our greatest tool in advancing democracy is our own example."
"America must renew its effort to bring security and development to the disconnected corners of our interconnected world."
"The global food crisis is a triple threat--humanitarian, economic, and strategic."
"I look forward to implementing President Obama's vision and ensuring that the United States remains a leader in efforts to help all girls and boys access quality basic education."
"I share your concern about the critical need to address malaria, which has 300 million cases globally and causes 900,000 deaths annually."
"Our programs are achieving the ambitious objective set in 2005 of reducing malaria-related deaths in the 15 priority countries by 50 percent by the end of 2010."
"President Obama is committed to elevating the importance of development assistance to America's foreign policy and national security."
"President Obama has also called for modernization of U.S. development and foreign assistance programs."
"[W]hen I become President, Bill Clinton, my dear husband, will be one of the people who will be sent around the world as a roving ambassador to make it very clear to the rest of the world that we're b..."
"If confirmed, there is no doubt that helping Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace and security through a two-state solution will be one of the priority issues to which I will devote time and attent..."