“The fact that we took this document seriously and put it through a thorough interagency process to evaluate its policy implications and then we commented on our ideas should be celebrated, not criticized.”
“The American people have provided an incredible amount of money to support the AU force and an incredible amount of money for the humanitarian response, and the American people have also been very generous to peacekeeping operations and disasters around the world.”
“He stood there and took questions for 15 minutes. When he was done and wanted to walk away, you all chased and trampled him to get a picture of him walking to the car. You know how many pictures you have of him getting into a car? Probably 5 million. You don't need another picture of him walking to a car.”
“It's an attempt to stop the referral to the Security Council and have more talks. We've been talking for three years. At some point, the international community has to decide whether or not the IAEA resolutions and the U.N. Charter mean anything.”