Antony Blinken actually said...

"We are engaged in a competition."

"I committed to doing my part to try to restore Congress' place as an equal partner in our foreign policymaking."

"I am determined to continue to do that and very much appreciate the work that we have been able to do with this committee over the last couple of years and look forward to the work ahead."

"I want to see us be able to reestablish an ongoing presence in Libya."