Bob Casey

What I don't get, however, is how we reconcile that with your statement that we are not seeking regime change.

I sponsored the resolution supporting a no-fly zone with Senator Kirk.

I already spoke earlier on the amendment-- actually, twice today, so I won't reiterate those points. I wish to thank and commend the work done by Senator Landrieu and Senator Snowe and the way they have worked together in a bipartisan…

What assurances can you provide us and what checks do we have to make sure that those dollars don't aid and abet and benefit Hezbollah?

It is remarkable the heavy presence in that country and especially in Beirut that Hezbollah has, almost as if it is an organized crime force.

I would urge the administration to do everything possible to increase sanctions, even as the ones that are authorized now are being implemented.

If you're not allowing the free flow of information, I think that, at a minimum, questions arise about the implications of that.

The Syrian Government's constant brutality, its refusal to allow peaceful marches, its insistence on widespread arrest campaigns, and its atrocious torture--the reports you read about the detention conditions are just ghastly.

The most basic American value, the right to democratic representation, is at stake in Syria.

We need to encourage--or, I should say, need to continue to encourage the UAE to vigorously enforce international sanctions on Iran.

I would take every opportunity to impress to the Government of Qatar the importance of our concerns on the issue of Iran and their growing aggressive role in the region.

I would hope you would reiterate in your direct discussions with the Qatari Government... that they renounce violence, that they recognize Israel's right to exist, and that they abide by agreements.

The UAE sits at a strategic location in the Persian Gulf and has taken an active role in the region during the unprecedented period of political change that we're living through today.

Make no mistake: We, as the U.S. Government, consider Hamas a terrorist organization.

We are grateful, because you've been so effective and so capable, but also, I think, in a word, a great patriot.

Only a Palestinian Government that recognizes Israel and renounces violence and abides by previous agreements between the PLO and Israel can really be a true partner for peace.

Hamas is a terrorist organization that calls for Israel's destruction and that directs violence against civilians.

We know that we are partners in counterterrorism.

So in a word, you have to be nimble, and you won't have as much predictability as you might have had before.

Yes; I guess in a region like the Middle East where you always have tension, that is one of the realities that will persist, even in this new environment.

You have a fervor for change and for helping folks on the ground, and support for democratic change and human rights and development.

A central element to this relationship is enlisting the talent and dedication of the Pakistani American community.

I have been a longtime supporter of strengthening institutions in Pakistan and believe that we should be doing all in our power to enhance our relationship not only with the Pakistani Government and the Pakistani military, but also with…

I believe still at this point we should continue supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces.

I wanted to ask you about Lebanon. When I was there in July for the first time, I was stunned by--and maybe I shouldn't have been--but stunned by the overarching and dominant presence that Hezbollah has in that country.