Hillary Clinton

We believe that an open, democratic, tolerant society provides a firm foundation for a secure, stable, and prosperous nation.

The Secretary stressed the importance for governments and leaders to provide space necessary for citizens to have a voice in their governments.

The SFA commits our countries to work together on a range of issues, from governance and rule of law, to economics, education, energy, and the environment. And we're committed to following through.

We have asked the Government of Sri Lanka to provide regular and public updates.

If confirmed, I will encourage Tajikistan to develop its agriculture sector and improve the regulatory environment for foreign investment and trade.

The importance for the governments and leaders to provide the space necessary for citizens to have a voice in their government

We now look to Sri Lanka to take the necessary steps to achieve reconciliation and accountability for the alleged abuses that occurred in the final months of the conflict, while ensuring respect for human rights and institutionalizing…

This is something that the Obama administration has engaged on.

As Senator Shaheen said, the Netherlands contributes to the NATO mission in Afghanistan.

My experience in the Foreign Service has taught me that long-term peace and stability are only possible when accompanied by respect for human rights, the rule of law, the fostering of transparent and democratic governmental and civic…

An enduring peace is unsustainable without adequate measures to address reconciliation and accountability.

The world's strategic and economic center of gravity in the 21st century will be the Asia-Pacific region.

We need to do more to open civil society there and to improve the human rights of the people of Tajikistan.

An enduring peace is unsustainable without adequate measures to address reconciliation and accountability.

Our Nation is indebted to Senator Lugar and this committee for keeping energy security at the forefront of American foreign policy.

You can't talk about our economy or foreign policy without talking about energy. With a growing global population and a finite supply of fossil fuels, the need to diversify our supply is urgent.

We have always emphasized the importance of universal values--protection of the rights of minorities, protection of the rights of women, free speech, freedom of association, freedom of religion.

The effective management of global energy resources is fundamental to our national security and economic prosperity.

The effective management of energy resources is fundamental; fundamental to our national security and economic prosperity.

There are no quick fixes or shortcuts in building capacity in Haiti's governmental and nongovernmental sectors.

We must never lose sight of the fact that the success of that country is ultimately in the hands of Haitians themselves.

We should do all we can to assist Tunisia in realizing a future of peace, progress, and opportunity.

It is of critical importance that we help strengthen, expand, and diversify Haiti's private sector.

I think particularly supporting women's health has a major impact on the health of their children.

America cannot solve the most pressing problems on our own, and the world cannot solve them without America.