"Just as we lead the world in humanitarian assistance we should also lead in our commitment to democracy, human rights, and responsive governance."
"My obligation is to take the precious money that you provide and to make it go as far as we possibly can, with quality programming worthy of taxpayer support."
"we are legally obligated to ensure that assistance that is provided to Cuba inure to the benefit of the people and not to the regime or the military."
"I think one of the best ways that we can counter the influence and strength of the Kremlin is success in all the bordering countries."
"We do not have enough money, nor could you get for us enough money to meet every education need."
"I will never have all the resources that I need to take on every opportunity that is out there."
"You have my word. I agree with you."
"We continue to make huge investments in all those areas."
"This displacement of families is unprecedented in Latin American history. What makes the tragedy even more painful is that it is entirely manmade."
"I do not believe there is a substitute for American leadership."
"I believe the administration had difficult choices to make. There was a difficult balance, balancing American leadership abroad versus needs here at home."