Susan Davis actually said...

"I feel like we have asked the same question many different ways, but we really feel a responsibility to help and get this right."

"I am going to ask you to do something that is kind of difficult."

"Thank you for being here. I want to just very, very briefly mention, just to thank you, the department, I think they are following through on a letter that was received regarding increasing diversity ..."

"We must continue to lead in deterring Russian aggression and, if necessary, in concert with our partners--but our first priority has to be to prevent conflict."