Rex Tillerson

To achieve the stability that is foundational to peace and security in the 21st century, American leadership must not only be renewed, it must be asserted.

The risk of climate change is clear, and the risk warrants action. Increasing carbon emissions in the atmosphere are having a warming effect.

I think it is part of America's moral clarity and our values that we must speak out, and not just speak out, but take action that to cause the countries that are allowing this to go on or facilitating at worst, to cause them to change that.

we will stand by our NATO allies, that you would not support accepting the annexation of Crimea by Russia, and that you see Russia as currently an adversary and possibly an enemy.

Having ineffective sanctions is worse than having no sanctions at all because it sends a weak signal to the target country.

It is not a question that our ultimate goal has to be to change that type of oppressive leadership.

My experience, Senator, has been the best relationships in which you can make progress on tough issues is built on mutual respect of one another.

No, Senator. In my travels--and because of my past work, I have traveled extensively in Muslim countries, not just the Middle East, but throughout Southeast Asia, and have gained an appreciation and recognition of this great faith.

I do not support a blanket-type rejection of any particular group of people.

The island building in the South China Sea itself in many respects, in my view, building islands and then putting military assets on those islands is akin to Russia's taking of Crimea.

We want to ensure at all times, if confirmed, that the Secretary of State and the State Department is fully transparent with the public.

nothing lifts people out of poverty quicker than electricity.