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But the main point is that for reasons that we have discussed we believe that continuing that support is not in the national interest.

I do not, and I think that there is nothing, as I see it, inconsistent with making sure that we are doing everything possible, including the toughest possible sanctions to deal with Iranian support for terrorism, its own engagement in…

Russia must face consequences for its actions, otherwise, it thinks they can continue to violate the international order.

The president-elect has been very clear that there need to be costs and sustained consequences for some of these actions.

I think the first order of business has to be to get that back in the box.

This cannot go on unanswered.

I feel strongly about how we go about this, and I know we meet regularly and talk with our friends from Israel.

The best way to deal with Assad is to transition him out so that the moderate opposition can fill the vacuum.

The president-elect strongly agrees with you that Nord Stream 2 is a bad idea and he has been very clear about that.

I would welcome that. Thank you, Senator.

I think we can play a catalytic role.

Most people in most countries in Africa would prefer, if given the choice, to be engaged with us.

We are going to make progress, real demonstrable progress on that

I think our approach has been, shall I say, lacking in the sense that we have engaged in what I would characterize as defensive measures.

I think it is long past time that we revisit these and review them.

When we look at just generically the problem of corruption, it is without question one of the main drivers of conflict around the world.

I think there are very case-specific hard issues that we have to look at when it comes to individuals and individual leaders.

We need to make sure that we are protecting the intellectual property that is produced in this country.