"I think that we should think of it, still, as a transition for Iraq, and eventually our diplomatic posture in Iraq may look different."
"We cannot rush the return of the refugees, or rush the return of the IDPs, beyond a point where they're not comfortable."
"Well, thank you. And I wanted to--I know we have to conclude, but--wanted to get your sense of how we're doing with regard to resettlement of Iraqi refugees, in general, but, in particular, whether or..."
"I really worry that we are--we could be headed down the same path unless we are careful."
"To have Senator Inouye and Senator Warner give you that kind of recommendation is high praise, indeed."
"We have to help them to help themselves. It is not up to us to develop a system of government."
"I think it is important to point out in this debate about your nomination--there is some debate and we should not shy away from confronting that debate--that you have had a commitment as a career Fore..."
"I do have concerns--and our subcommittee, where we handle all of the foreign assistance--I am concerned about the Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction's report that said, of the $21 billion in th..."
"I would like to thank Chairman Kohl for scheduling this important hearing on Alzheimer's disease."
"Obviously, we believe this bill should pass very quickly."
"I commend Senator Lugar, and I look forward to working with him on this important legislation."