We cannot compete without investing in high quality public schools for our kids.

As Secretary of State, talking about an end game winning strategy with the Ukrainians--to the American people, I think would be helpful in terms of the support for--as well as our allies--in terms of the support for what we are doing over…

Make no mistake: China is pressing forward with an aggressive modernization and expansion of their military capabilities.

I want to help you do this a year sooner, if we can do that.

I think we have a shared understanding that the solution here must be an all-of-Government approach.

If the United States stays behind Ukraine until their chest hurts, they will know we are with them forever.

A lot of silos in the Federal Government. I appreciate your working across them.

Make no mistake: China is pressing forward with an aggressive modernization and expansion of their military capabilities.

We cannot settle for CRs (continuing resolutions) that freeze our progress, result in year-over-year funding cuts...

If you are going to do something in Alaska, you need to consult with me and Senator Murkowski.

F-16s in the case of Taiwan.

We should be able to make choices what we want to drive.

The Center for Biological Diversity is not listed in the Constitution, but the Senate is.

We showed just a few months ago, there is bipartisan support for an across-the-board effort to counter the growing influence of China's Communist Party.

As Secretary of State, talking about an end game winning strategy with the Ukrainians--to the American people, I think would be helpful in terms of the support for--as well as our allies--in terms of the support for what we are doing over…

F-16s in the case of Taiwan.

I appreciate that. Not that you all are not important to the process, but we need to talk to some people that actually permit some things.

If the United States stays behind Ukraine until their chest hurts, they will know we are with them forever.