"A nation that has been an ally of the United States since the 1770s, that is a predominantly Muslim nation, with a King who is a direct descendant of Mohammed, that has a strong track record of suppor..."
"I hope that one of the things that you might do in your capacity is to really spotlight the issues of the protection of religious minorities in Morocco and also the growing inclusion of women in polit..."
"A prosperous, democratic, and stable East Asia is crucial to our own safety and our own prosperity."
"There is no substitute for transparent, accountable, and responsive government."
"I would urge all of you, if you are confirmed, to take up the fight against human trafficking and support of human rights."
"the best fighting partners we have are actually the Dutch."
"I will do everything in my power, if confirmed, to see that [the Dutch] happen."
"The Armed Services Committee of the Senate, when we passed the defense authorizing bill, unanimously supported an amendment that said sequester is foolish."
"We all very much need to replace sequestration. I think that is shared."
"I will work vigorously to advance our strategic priority to press the OECD to move beyond a European focus to extend its influence to important emerging economies."
"The Europeans are doing all kinds of things. There may be a little bit of a double standard."
"I am always concerned at what point does the U.S. dollar cease to be the world's reserve currency."