Antony Blinken actually said...

"We must show that senators and all other leaders in this country have a duty to stand up for democracy, for the Constitution, for the rule of law."

"It is, truly, the honor of a lifetime to appear before this committee as President-elect Biden's nominee to be secretary of state."

"The world is on fire. Rebuilding alliances, restoring American leadership at international institutions, tackling problems that define our times and defy borders like climate change, migration, and CO..."

"We can out-compete China and remind the world that a government of the people, for the people can deliver for its people."