"This wasn't a Democratic or a Republican issue. This was an American challenge and an American opportunity."
"American institutions of Congress actually worked together. That in and of itself is a miracle."
"The foundation of any real successful organization always starts with the right people and making sure they are equipped with the right resources and ability to do their jobs effectively."
"We are proud of the men and women around the world that serve us in our diplomatic corps, at our embassies, in our development work around the world, and these are patriotic Americans."
"Congress in its oversight capacity is a partner with the Administration, making sure that, as we are authorizing and appropriating funds, that we are giving the full attention to the personnel, the fu..."
"I am really deeply concerned about the drop in morale at State Department."
"I understand the importance of taking a look at, if there are positions that chronically are not filled; any organization is certainly within its right to take a look and say, well, does this position..."
"Ambassador Perez, can I get your commitment from you to perhaps provide my staff with that cable in full so we can take a look at it as well?"
"It is an honor each day to work with our colleagues and to support what they do around the world."
"I appreciate USAID operates in a pretty complex and demanding environment, and you really do respond to every humanitarian and development requirements."
"I would ask you or your staff to certainly meet with my staff, and we can try to see what we can do to empower USAID."
"Paid family leave for Federal employees."