Mr. Blinken unqualified, but he is, I believe, a threat to the traditional interests and values.

I think that underlies the heavy lift that you have ahead of you.

NATO is indispensable for the advancement of U.S. interests in Europe and to our security.

A policy of containment rather than appeasement is the only approach that will be successful.

The illegitimate Maduro regime should free all political prisoners, return political party organizations to their duly chosen leaders, and remove all undue restrictions on individuals and political parties to allow their free participation.

U.S. foreign assistance can help advance the national security, economic and humanitarian interests of the United States.

I think it is good that we are moving quickly with some of the key appointments including secretary of state but also secretary of defense, homeland security, director of DNI, Treasury, all important roles, and I hope we can get these…

Taiwan is among the strategically consequential issues and should remain a key strategic priority.

I will work to revitalize ties with our allies and partners, advance inclusive economic policies that support all Americans, and promote democratic resilience and respect for human rights.

I will support a negotiated solution to the Venezuelan crisis that leads to free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections.

I am concerned the administration has refused to use visa sanctions to shut down the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline.

I have got lots of interest in this issue of disinformation and propaganda and how we push back against it. I think it is kind of the new warfare of the 21st century.

China is a strategic and global competitor of the United States and the Chinese Communist Party routinely engages in economic coercion.

I think one of the most important things that this committee can do is to work on a protocol for the future.

I consider the malign activity of Iran just as important as the nuclear aspects of it.

I believe it would be a mistake to use U.S. taxpayer dollars to buy and distribute Chinese vaccines.

It is clear that the administration had no plans in place to manage the withdrawal and provide for the people that worked side by side with our troops.

I am heartened that President Biden nominated both of you.