"With so many outstanding variables in play, I think a hasty retreat is unwise."
"I want to emphasize today that I do not believe the administration's rebalance will succeed unless the U.S. does more to build a stronger relationship in that part of the world."
"Today, in Egypt, its Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated President has carried out a naked power grab of considerable proportions."
"the rise to power of the Muslim Brotherhood and its Islamist jihadist allies would threaten the peace and security in the region, particularly with regard to our closest ally in the Middle East, Israe..."
"I have had many contacts with the government and also with the Tamils."
"I would say the attempts at reconciliation between the government and the Tamil people have been disappointing in many respects."
"When it comes to Egypt, had it not been for the leadership we showed, you might have seen a different outcome there."
"While President Obama has reiterated a number of times his belief that the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of America's core interests in the Middle East, there has been a discon..."
"I think it was one of the most positive things that has been done in a long time, both to protect Israeli citizens and also to stabilize the whole region and to allow peace to at least have a chance."
"He was excited about the opportunity to help a nation newly freed from decades of brutal dictatorship."
"One of the things that really troubles me... is the hoops that we on this committee have had to jump through."