"All people deserve to be respected and to live their lives free from violence, persecution, discrimination, and oppression."
"I particularly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your long leadership on the issue of human rights."
"the devil is in the details and so this hearing is helpful in terms of understanding what we should be looking for and what we should be pressing for."
"International religious freedom is vitally important and we need to commit the necessary resources to protect it."
"Congratulations on your confirmation and congratulations also on your initiative for the enhanced patent quality."
"I think it is safe to say that the quick deterioration of the situation in Yemen took many people here in Washington by surprise."
"I know that is true because, in my district, I have a lot of those."
"I am wondering whether or not, in light of the fact that 75 or 80 percent of American homes only have one option, whether you consider, not only it the envy of the world, but equally importantly, that..."
"I fear that some of my colleagues in the majority are more concerned with turning net neutrality... into another wedge issue."
"Today, cyberspace remains a great frontier for discovery for all, and we must work to ensure the Internet's power as a platform for innovation accessible by all continues to thrive."
"I think it should be clear to everyone in the world that the relationship between our two countries is unbreakable."