I believe diversity should be a celebrated thing.

I still grieve the murder of Kate Puzey, and I remain heartbroken.

I will just take yes. You had me at yes.

I am glad we are able to have this hearing and expedite the process for so many individuals in key positions.

All the experts in the region, when we visited there, noted that North Korea paid a lot of attention to what happened with Gaddafi.

General Selva's comments appear to reinforce the administration's approach to finding a diplomatic solution to Russia's violation, and preserving the INF Treaty.

There is lots of opportunity to grow commerce, to grow counterterrorism efforts.

I want to make sure that any repatriation to Burma or inside Bangladesh is done in a fully voluntary, safe, and dignified manner.

So you would submit a detailed explanation of that for the committee?

Any legislation that strengthens the commitment of Peace Corps in safety and security and in health is critical for the agency.

I was just speaking earlier today with some experts on Sudan who were noting the fact that so much of the challenge there is coming from the chaos and disruption of war that has made normal activities that one might support their family…

Morocco is an incredibly important nation and fascinating nation with such a unique history.

I have been disturbed by the Trump administration's proposed budgets which for 2 consecutive years have cut U.S. funding for diplomacy and development by over 30 percent.

The Government of Burma and the military of Burma have been engaged in a massive ethnic cleansing operation.

I just feel compelled to note that on that particular case, it was not just that you were the head of the company.

The roles that each of you have been nominated to serve represent some of the most important work our country undertakes in addressing pressing global challenges.

Countries' support for U.S. priorities is one indicator to consider, but there are other important factors to consider as well, including our national security and economic interests.

Thank you, Senators, for the opportunity to come today.

If confirmed, maintaining allied cohesion and responding in concert will be a critical element of U.S. diplomatic pressure to bring Russia back into compliance.

This month, Senator Young and I sent the Senate and House Appropriations committees a letter detailing severe food shortages worldwide and requested increased funding for the World Food Program.

If confirmed, I will support U.S. assistance to strengthen law enforcement in Honduras.

If confirmed, I will be a forceful advocate for unfettered humanitarian access throughout Burma.

I am not sure if this is the case that Somalia is the single worst case of deforestation in the last 3 decades, but it is one of the top.

Thank you, Mr. Tom. And I really look forward to the work you are going to do because this issue of food scarcity is affecting so many people.

The Government of Bangladesh is not trying to involuntarily return refugees involuntarily to Burma.