Diplomacy

I just think this is such an important measure that we don't want them to just say, well, the Chinese people are going to get mad.

It is unfortunate that despite our best efforts, it isn't. We want the State Department to be laser focused on the challenges posed by the PRC.

Mr. Castro's timely bill, H.R. 406, reinforces the importance of diplomacy in our engagement in the Indo-Pacific.

I was very straightforward. There was no minced words. It was polite, but I made it very clear. If in fact, he invades Ukraine, there`ll be severe consequences, like not he`s ever seen, or ever happened seen in terms of being imposed.

I think, Chairman, we heard from my side and your side that China is going to be paramount in the success of your negotiations.

And I have to say I am saddened that some of my colleagues would seemingly put their faith in the word of the Iranian foreign minister over that of yours.

My focus is, obviously, to deal with the China crisis and to get us, hopefully, in a place where it is constructive and we are moving in the right direction.

Right now I do not have a relationship with Foreign Minister Zarif.

You are a very good diplomat. You are very persuasive.

We have other differences on human rights, but those should not get in the way of something that is as critical as dealing with climate.

We will make it clear to our adversaries the days of cozying up to dictators are over.

I will not do foreign policy by tweet.

I believe that we do have to have open lines of communication, and I will never foreclose that as a viable option.

What message does it send to Russia that we have failed to take action in response to their activities?

It was fitting that my final call with a foreign leader was with Chancellor Merkel.

Today the United States is taking important steps forward to normalize relations with Cuba and to bring greater consistency to our immigration policy.

On United Nations Day, we reflect on the progress we have made in the time since.

We are in close touch with Turkish authorities and reaffirm our commitment to work together with Turkey to confront the evil of terrorism.