Rex Tillerson

We have to ensure our partners and allies understand what that moniker conveys and I think what we have had good dialogue with them about is it does not mean America is stepping back or that we only worry about our own self interests.

Most people can't afford to do that. So this is an extraordinary chore for people to get through the paperwork.

Our budget will never determine our ability to be effective, our people will.

We will see the world for what it is, be honest with ourselves and the American people, follow the facts where they lead us, and hold ourselves and others accountable.

Our relationship with Turkey is extremely important to the United States.

America First, as we said, does not mean America alone. We will continue our strong alliances and partnerships.

The President campaigned on the phrase America First, and that characterizes our foreign policy.

I think the Russians, too, are beginning to understand the threat that North Korea poses to them.

We know what you were doing there. We're not going to allow you to continue to do that.

Our relationship is at the lowest level it's been since the Cold War, and it is spiraling down.

We have already done that through our diplomatic mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and have called for a full investigation.

The dedicated men and women of the State Department and USAID carry out the important and often perilous work of advancing America's interests every single day.