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It has to be and if I have anything to say about it, it will be a nonpartisan institution that is seeking only to advance the national interest.

I think we are seeing in China's commercial diplomacy clear strategic intent that goes beyond the simple commercial proposition.

I will appoint very, very soon a chief diversity officer

I think something is out of whack.

I think we have demonstrably made significant progress in different parts of the world against them when it comes to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, the original threat.

I think the Fragility Act is a terrific foundation upon which to do this.

First, Senator, we need to be clear eyed about the Houthis. They overthrew a Government in Yemen.

I have to say that I think members of this committee, particularly Senator Romney, have been very prescient when it comes to the challenge posed to us by Russia.

I think we have a big task ahead of us in restoring, revitalizing those relationships.

The short answer, Senator, is I think that we can but I do not want to minimize the difficulty.

New START is not some kind of gift we give to the Russians.

Well, given Secretary Kerry's leadership, I suspect immediately.

Not my jurisdiction, but I disagree.

The goal of the Chinese Communist Party is to be the world's predominant political--a geopolitical, military, and economic power and for the United States to decline in relation.

Most of the challenges we face simply cannot be addressed effectively by any one country acting alone.

India has been very much a bipartisan success story over successive administrations.

Our commitment to Israel's security is sacrosanct and this is something that the president-elect feels very strongly.

My strong commitment to you and to this committee is that we will engage in genuine consultations.