"I want to add my voice of thanks. I think that you showed us today you are a voice of reason."
"for me, getting them away from having to deal with Venezuela on their energy lifeline is a good thing."
"So, just cutting to the chase, when will you have something for us to see on this?"
"You are harassing them and intimidating them."
"Last month, Senator Rubio and I wrote to the Chinese Ambassador to the United States, urging the Chinese Government release five women's-rights advocates who were detained for planning to raise public..."
"Well, remember, the President only has a limited time, so----"
"That is just not what we do in life, or should not be what we do."
"I mean, the word gets out pretty quickly."
"Our subcommittee has jurisdiction over a range of critical matters relating to U.S. foreign policy and national security, including U.S. relations with countries of the Western Hemisphere, as well as ..."
"These hearings will help inform the committee's efforts to craft a State Department authorization bill, which is a top priority for our new chairman."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for holding this hearing, and I want to extend a warm welcome to our distinguished witnesses."