Hillary Clinton

I will continue to call for restraint, an end to violence, and the upholding of principles of nondiscrimination, tolerance, and religious freedom.

If confirmed as Ambassador, I will continue to make this issue of highest priority in my conversations with the government and be clear that our bilateral relationship can never be fully normalized until we are fully satisfied that any…

We should never take our concerns about political freedoms or individual rights off the table.

The United States continues to raise these concerns privately and publicly, including concerns about many specific cases.

We will always stand up for the rights of Zimbabweans to speak, write, read, meet, organize, and fully participate in their nation's political processes.

Reform is not irreversible, and continued democratic change is not inevitable.

I respect them both for their courage, and for their commitment to their country, and also for their foresight in accomplishing political reforms ahead of economic reforms.

The 2013 Presidential election will be an opportunity for the government to demonstrate its commitment to these fundamental freedoms.

It is critical to maintain this partnership going forward.

Daw Suu Kyi remains a uniquely iconic figure inside and outside Burma.

It is ever more important that our sanctions policies not inhibit this development.

If confirmed as Ambassador, I will reinforce this vital message at the highest levels of the Azerbaijani Government.

The United States supports an appropriate mechanism to ensure justice and accountability.

I have spent many hours with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

We look forward to working with the business sector as a new partner in our principled engagement approach.

Time is of the essence here. If we do not act proactively and soon, we will lose a critical window of opportunity.

The United States remains strongly committed to working with the government and people to advance respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

We should never forget to recognize his extraordinary vision and leadership.

People need to see and believe that the government is working for them.

If confirmed, I will make the case that inflammatory rhetoric is unacceptable, dangerous, and undermines our efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

I will urge the Azerbaijani Government to show restraint in its rhetoric and to prepare its people for peace, not war.

Irresponsible rhetoric is unacceptable and undermines our efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

The international community is united to impose sanctions on the Iranian Government, and our European partners are crucial to this effort.

If I am confirmed, I will work tirelessly to maintain and improve our strong economic and trade relations with the Netherlands.

She also emphasized the belief that an open, democratic, tolerant society provides a firm foundation for a stable, secure, and prosperous nation.