05/09/2011
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"This is a critically important post, something that both of us have been pushing for, and I am glad the State Department finally has made this nomination."
"Our Nation's first great politicians were truly our ablest, most respected, most talented leaders, who moved from one field to another with amazing versatility and vitality."
"the United Nations, which was created after a period of atrocity and conflict with the goal of bringing nations together to achieve peace and stability."
"I think it is a tremendous opportunity for us and I think you do, too."