John D. Negroponte: “I want to state categorically at the outset my conviction that United States support for U.N. peacekeeping operations is…”

These are not academic or philosophical points, but real world examples.

For the benefit of our country, I hope this is the year we finally become party to the Law of the Sea.

We believe that disputed claims should be dealt with peacefully and without resort to any type of coercion.

You need to keep your eye on the funding for those programs so that it doesn't atrophy or disappear.