Antony Blinken actually said...

"This brutal war of aggression against Ukraine has underscored to me the power and the purpose of American diplomacy."

"Your support also helped meet the mounting costs caused by the Kremlin's brutal invasion in Ukraine itself, across Europe, around the world."

"I'm here to talk about our budget. I'm here to talk about our foreign policy."

"I think we have strongly felt the need for what you have suggested, and others have suggested, is a more comprehensive strategy to approach this."