Political Quotes

“I wish to support the nomination of Ambassador at Large Strobe Talbott to be Deputy Secretary of State. He has in 1 year gained respect as a thinker and a guide in the Clinton administration foreign policy circle. Having distinguished himself as Ambassador at Large for ex-Soviet Union affairs, he is now our President's choice to be the Deputy Secretary of State, and I believe he deserves our unanimous endorsement. Some of his key accomplishments as Ambassador at Large include, first, coordinating United States Government efforts to promote democratic reform in Russia and the other New Independent States. Second, coordinating United States Government efforts to promote economic reform in Russia and the other New Independent States, the NIS. Third, coordinating United States Government efforts to promote key United States security objectives in Russia and the New Independent States. In that capacity, Ambassador Talbott has demonstrated a clear understanding of the role of Congress in formulating foreign policy and demonstrated a keen interest and willingness to consult closely with the Congress.”