I believe the shared values of democracy, protection of human rights, individual liberty, and rule of law bind all NATO members.

I believe David Friedman deserves the support of this committee and the full Senate.

The incitement of violence by leaders of the Palestinian Authority.

I find it startling... they are never, never reluctant to step forward and lead the efforts to condemn Israel time and again.

Israel finds itself in a sea of instability, confronted with threats on every border.

Improvements are in order.

The unwillingness of the leadership of the Palestinian Authority to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.

The United States will continue to work with a wide range of Iraqis across the political spectrum and civil society to advance this agenda.

These international efforts to impose on Israel a negotiated solution along the terms that other countries think are appropriate.

We also stand firm on Article 5.

NATO is the most successful defense alliance in the history of the world.

The U.S. Ambassador also plays a vital role in opening up U.S. Embassy doors to all groups, regardless of their politics or views.

It is unacceptable for an armed militia to threaten Saudi Arabia's southern border.

I was very, very worried in the early days of this administration to hear the President basically suggest that Russia was not doing anything wrong.

There can be no return to 'business as usual' between NATO and Russia as long as Russia fails to live up to the deal it signed in Minsk.

President Trump stands firm on the U.S. commitment to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

Allies need to meet this commitment because it is necessary for their security.

The United States considers stabilizing areas liberated from ISIS a key component in ensuring that displaced communities... are able to return home in dignity.

Your nomination sends a signal that the NATO relationship is an important one.

Does NATO exist to protect allies against any threat of aggression? Yes.

Our allies especially have been with us in Afghanistan, which has been a tough road.

Thank you for your letter dated September 16, 2016, in which you requested information about the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA or the Agency) current regulatory authority over cosmetics and personal care products.

I am encouraged that my colleagues in the Senate, Senators Dianne Feinstein and Susan Collins, have introduced bipartisan legislation on this important issue.

It is important that we take this opportunity to enact meaningful changes for consumers, workers and businesses.

But, the Clean Power Plan which is currently being appealed, I guess to the Supreme Court, if I'm correct about this, it would require States to come up with their plans by 2030.