On Venezuela, we have a responsibility, of course, as the United States, to speak up on behalf of those who are seeking their freedom.

I remain concerned that the election of Rouhani and his subsequent charm offensive was nothing more than a political maneuver or a facade intended to break the unity of international sanctions.

The reason that we have sought this waiver, and it is so critically important, is that in the event that the Palestinians seek and obtain membership in a U.N. agency, the last thing we want to do is to give them a double win.

We are fighting every day on numerous fronts to end the bias against Israel that has long pervaded the U.N. system.

It is impossible to achieve food security, build democratic institutions, or sustain health outcomes without basic literacy and communication skills.

I thought it was totally inappropriate, and I made it clear to them in a letter and in a public statement.

It is clear that the administration's robust diplomacy and development request is needed now more than ever before to address these challenges and countless other global priorities.

Our country is fortunate to have your thoughtful, effective, and respected leadership, with so many grave challenges around the world.

We all agree we must make it impossible for Iran to make a nuclear bomb, but the clock is ticking on reaching a final agreement.

I was disappointed to hear that the fiscal year 2015 budget request again underfunds basic education at $534 million, which is unacceptable.

Not as high as it should be.

I first, I respectfully but strongly urge you to support full funding for the administration's request for a new peacekeeping response mechanism and for the CIPA, CIO, and IO&P accounts.