Antony Blinken actually said...

"China's decision, to fly a surveillance balloon, over the continental United States, is both unacceptable and irresponsible. That's what this is about. It's a violation of our sovereignty. It's a viol..."

"We concluded that conditions were not conducive, for a constructive visit, at this time."

"if Russia stops fighting this war ends today, but if Ukraine stops fighting Ukraine ends."

"This was not a choice of which American to bring home. The choice was one or none."