"We should not, by presidential fiat, be conducting military strikes and going to war with North Korea."
"Sanctions are derided because they are hostile. But those who prize peace should be informed that they are not a prelude to war but a substitute for it."
"As to persuasion, we need a robust State Department. It is being cut back. That is a national security issue."
"Sanctions have worked. In fact, they have worked better over the last 50 years than major military interventions."
"And if they want to give the word of the American people, they need to come to the United States Congress."
"Sanctions can work only if they are multinational. There is plenty of business to be done in Europe and Asia."
"Should we have in any CFIUS law a provision that says you explicitly must take into account whether the host government of whatever company is making the investment supports terrorism--whether or not ..."
"Keep in mind, it dramatically helps the people of Africa, dramatically helps the people of South Asia."
"I mean, the next step is to be legally prepared to move forward."
"I don't think that we can force you to answer the question."
"You are burdened by the fact that I have been here a long time. And every time, almost every time someone says that I get back a nonsense answer."