Ron Klain actually said...

"But I think it’s an important thing -- to really honor the Constitution’s provision of advice and consent -- to get that advice from Democrats and Republicans, to consult broadly."

"It seems to me now, that same kind of care would look at the nominees and say, who among them have already been confirmed by the United States Senate?"

"We’ve made very clear that, again, that we’re going to reinforce our NATO allies. We’re going to protect them and reassure them, that we are prepared to move with very severe sanctions if President Pu..."

"We want to assure our NATO allies in Europe that we are going to meet our commitment to defend them, that they are well-protected from Russian aggression in case that should spread."