"If half of the world's population remains vulnerable to economic, political, legal, and social marginalization, our hope of advancing democracy and prosperity will remain in serious jeopardy."
"These public servants are too often unsung heroes."
"I disagree. Yes, the conventional paradigms have shifted. But America's success has never been solely a function of our power; it has always been inspired by our values."
"We are not taking any option off the table at all, but we will pursue a new, perhaps different, approach"
"It is going to be United States policy to pursue diplomacy, with all of its multitudinous tools, to do everything we can to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear-weapons state."
"The President-elect has been very clear that it is unacceptable; and that is our premise, and that is what we are going to be basing our actions on."
"we have not as full a brief as we need on the feelings of many of the important players."
"these are matters that are part of our policy review, and we will turn to them with, you know, great diligence and attention."
"USAID--our premiere aid agency--has been decimated. You know, it has half the staff it used to have."
"The important aspect of the so-called SOFA, is that United States Government under President Obama, will be withdrawing troops, and the Iraqi Government not only accepts that, but wishes to facilitate..."
"Well, you have my commitment that it will be pursued vigorously."