Nomination of Secretary of State: Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifth Congress, First Session, January 8, 1997, Volume 4U.S. Government Printing Office, 1997 - 178 pages |
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... confirmed swiftly . I thank you , Mr. Chairman . The CHAIRMAN . Thank you , Senator . Now we will hear from you , Madam Ambassador . STATEMENT OF HON . MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT , OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , SECRETARY OF STATE DESIGNATE ...
... confirmed swiftly . I thank you , Mr. Chairman . The CHAIRMAN . Thank you , Senator . Now we will hear from you , Madam Ambassador . STATEMENT OF HON . MADELEINE K. ALBRIGHT , OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , SECRETARY OF STATE DESIGNATE ...
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... America safe . But we will more often rely on diplomacy to protect our interests and we will expect our diplomats to defend those interests with skill , knowledge , and spine . If confirmed , one of my most important tasks will 12.
... America safe . But we will more often rely on diplomacy to protect our interests and we will expect our diplomats to defend those interests with skill , knowledge , and spine . If confirmed , one of my most important tasks will 12.
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... confirmed , one of my most important tasks will be to work with Congress to insure that we have the superb diplomatic rep- resentation that our people deserve and our interests demand . We cannot have that on the cheap . We must invest ...
... confirmed , one of my most important tasks will be to work with Congress to insure that we have the superb diplomatic rep- resentation that our people deserve and our interests demand . We cannot have that on the cheap . We must invest ...
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... confirmed , I will be returning to this committee often to ask your support for our vision of an integrated , stable , and democratic Europe . This summer , as part of our strategy to make that vision real , NATO will invite several of ...
... confirmed , I will be returning to this committee often to ask your support for our vision of an integrated , stable , and democratic Europe . This summer , as part of our strategy to make that vision real , NATO will invite several of ...
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... confirmed , I will do all I can to see that this momentum con- tinues . Already , I have talked with Treasury Secretary Rubin , Commerce Secretary Designate Bill Daley , and Trade Representa- tive Designate Charlene Barshefsky . We ...
... confirmed , I will do all I can to see that this momentum con- tinues . Already , I have talked with Treasury Secretary Rubin , Commerce Secretary Designate Bill Daley , and Trade Representa- tive Designate Charlene Barshefsky . We ...
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Page 138 - The United States shall, in accordance with its international obligations as set forth in the Charter of the United Nations and in keeping with the constitutional heritage and traditions of the United States, promote and encourage increased respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms throughout the world without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.
Page 103 - If there is no further business to come before the Committee, we are adjourned.