Previously, she served as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust at the Department of Justice.

Ms. Majoras is currently a Partner at the Jones Day law firm in Washington, D.C.

The Syrian Government must understand that its conduct alone will determine the duration of the sanctions.

Reading is the cornerstone of a good education.

No Child Left Behind is Making a Difference.

All children can learn if given the chance.

These sanctions will significantly reduce the level of trade and commercial activity between our two countries.

I call upon the Syrian Government to join the ranks of those nations that have committed themselves to political and economic reform.

it's important that we not only provide funding, which we are, at historic levels, but that we insist on accountability and results for that funding

I have signed an Executive order implementing sanctions on Syria pursuant to the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003.

these are sentiments that the American people share, as well