Ted Lieu

If human rights on Tibet really matters, then our Government, the United States Government, has to stop being such a cheap date when it comes to this issue.

Are you aware if Jared Kushner has any foreign policy credentials?

I am concerned that he has no idea what he is doing. He has no foreign policy experience and zero foreign policy credentials.

These look like war crimes to me.

I think what I would say is that President Trump's visit there in which he made crystal clear that he's not interested in local disputes or criticism.

The way to solve this conflict is at the negotiating table. It is not going to be done militarily.

When you served in the Obama administration, did the President ever put someone in charge of Middle East policy that had no foreign policy experience or foreign policy credentials?

I hope the Attorney General can provide some clarification on this problem in his remarks today.

Nothing in that question says you get to answer any differently because you're a U.S. Senator rather than, say, a young police officer. Isn't that right?

So, last year, how many interactions did you have with the Russian Government official Sergey Kislyak? I just need a number.

Did Donald Trump ever ask you to pledge an oath of loyalty to him?

Reclaiming my time, let's talk about your contacts with a foreign power.

If Donald Trump were to ask you to pledge loyalty to him or to take such an oath, would you do so?

I also hope that he can assure us that the Department is weathering near-daily attacks on its independence by President Trump.

You did have communications with the Russians last year. Isn't that right? Just 'yes' or 'no.'

And you, as an elite, clearly saw the truth, which is why you defected.

Thank you, sir, for your courage and for testifying before the United States Congress, and thank you, Chairman Royce, for holding this important hearing and giving us the opportunity to ask questions.

By slashing refugee admissions, President Trump damages, to me, key alliances in the ongoing fight against terrorism and strengthens ISIS recruitment.

In sum, President Trump's refugee policies don't just leave tens of thousands of refugees in limbo and danger. They don't just violate core American values. They weaken our national security, damage our economy, and undermine our Nation's…

I urge our witnesses today to examine these policies unflinchingly and to assess how gravely they endanger our values, our economy, and even our national security.

So, let me tell you why strategic confusion, or as I call it, total utter dysfunction, is harmful to the United States.

What is the official policy of the Trump administration on the Iran deal? Do they want to get in or stay in or do they want to get out?

I am pleased to see there is bipartisan recognition that Russia is not our ally and Vladimir Putin is not our friend.

And moreover, it totally undercuts the credibility of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

It makes it very confusing to the American public, to Members of Congress, to you on the panel, to world leaders, to understand what our strategy is, what our policy is.