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By Monique Cala University of New Mexico/ Talk Radio News Service

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday that Iran has failed to “live up to its responsibilities."

“Iran has left the international community little choice but to impose greater costs for its provocative steps,” said Clinton. “We are now working actively with our partners to prepare and implement new measures to pressure Iran to change its course.”

Along with criticism against Iran, Clinton highlighted the State Department's top priorities, which includes investing in security, development and basic human rights.

“At a time of change and challenge at home and abroad, these investments will enhance the security of Americans, assure the future American leadership, and help build the foundations of peace, stability, and prosperity in the years ahead,” said Clinton.

Several Senators at the hearing asked for U.S. support of women’s rights in the Middle East and an end to the battle against the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda. Clinton pledged full support of both causes, warning that she did not want to ‘sugar-coat’ how hard would both be.