Antony Blinken actually said...

"I think we have seen some progress in some areas, particularly religious freedom, as well as women's empowerment."

"This is an attempt to recalibrate the relationship but not rupture it."

"What we`ve done by the actions that we`ve taken is really not to rupture the relationship but to recalibrate it, to be more in line with our interests and our values. This is bigger than any one perso..."

"That lack of transparency. That lack of being forthcoming is a profound problem and it’s one that continues."