"As we embark on a new era of hope and change and responsibility, our health care system tops the list of priorities."
"I have a profound commitment to the issues that fall within this committee's jurisdiction and I look forward to working together with my colleagues on issues of vital importance to the American people..."
"This is not in the national interests or security interests of the United States."
"I think OSCE could play a critical role in dealing with Russia, because Russia is a participating state."
"This is not about just simply being a good neighbor; this is about policies that are in the national interest and security of the United States."
"I think transparency is at the heart of it, because once we have transparency, then there's an opportunity to really sort of see what the implications of policy are."
"I agree precisely with what you said. I think it's exactly what we need to do."
"Thank you Mr. Chairman and I'd like to say at the outset what an honor it is to be here today as a new member of the HELP Committee."
"I just want your commitment that we will pursue these issues and you will work very closely with this committee as to how we complete our responsibility to make sure those who have committed war crime..."
"I want to underscore Darfur and Sudan. The Secretary indicated the need to make sure that the personnel commitments are made to that region to stop the human rights violations and genocide."
"If it becomes a tool to beat up on one of our allies, or if it becomes an objective to undermine U.S. policy, I think we have to be prepared to take necessary steps in regards to the United States' pa..."