Rob Portman actually said...

We should not confirm anyone as U.S. Ambassador to Russia who is untested or unqualified.

This is a critical time... particularly difficult because it is a time of great instability, which requires U.S. leadership, in my view, on ...

It is my honor to be here to introduce a fellow Ohioan, Ambassador Lynne Tracy, to be the nominee for Russia.

I hope you will, should you be confirmed--I think you will be--once you are there that you will dig into this issue and give us advice as to...