"The President-elect and the entire national security team understand Afghanistan and northwest Pakistan are the central front in the war on terror."
"Our strategy in Afghanistan cannot simply be about adding more troops."
"The President-elect and I believe that it is important for the United States to lead in strengthening the effectiveness of the United Nations."
"On stopping genocide, all too often 'the United Nations failed' should actually read 'members of the United Nations blocked or undermined action by the United Nations.'"
"The Obama administration will work to support disarmament and demobilization in the Congo."
"Clearly, cooperation at the Security Council must be at the center of our efforts to build an effective and responsive U.N."
"I believe that the authority of the President's Chiefs of Mission overseas must be unambiguous and sacrosanct."
"If confirmed as Secretary of State, I will continue to press the Turkish authorities to further this progress by ending legal action against citizens for expressing their views."
"It is important for Beijing to demonstrate to the people of Taiwan that the practical and nonconfrontational approach taken by President Ma toward the mainland can achieve positive results."
"Our policy on Hamas is clear: We support the Quartet's conditions on any dealings with Hamas--recognition of Israel, renunciation of violence, and abiding by past agreements."
"The United States should do whatever we can to support Israelis and Palestinians in their peace efforts."