I do need--I would need to consult with the president-elect--I haven't had a chance to talk to him about this--when he is president to make a determination on sanctions.

The best way to deal with Assad is to transition him out so that the moderate opposition can fill the vacuum.

There would be consequences if he did not.

The safety and security of our personnel abroad should not be politicized, nor should we assume negligence if, and when, prudent, calculated risk decisions play out with negative consequences.

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

I agree, and we need a humane, a fair, and an orderly system. That is imperative.

I very much support the continued provision to Ukraine of lethal defensive assistance and, indeed, the training program as well.

We have an urgent responsibility to do whatever we can to prevent Iran from acquiring or getting a weapon.

I support providing that lethal defensive assistance to Ukraine.

We can take on the existential threat posed by climate change.

I believe that humility and confidence should be the flip sides of America's leadership coin.

Our ability to be a strong leader for and defender of democracy and human rights also depends to a large extent on the strength of our own democracy here at home.