"I am frankly thrilled that you are leading this department at this critical time."
"The Housing Choice Voucher Program... is a significant, robust, and critical tool for the department."
"Combating homelessness is a lifelong passion of mine."
"I look forward to fighting for the Home Allocation."
"I think the Choice Neighborhoods Program is one that could use more resources."
"I think this deserves our attention and you've got in me an enthusiastic partner."
"I am confident we can forge and maintain bipartisan support to address the most critical challenges facing us."
"including supporting Ukraine's determined fight against Russian aggression, countering the threats posed by China."
"Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for that brief, but a broad review of the challenges we face, and the leadership that you have shown at the helm of the State Department."
"I very much believe we should be back in UNESCO."
"If we fail to invest in the State Department and the powerful diplomatic tools we have, if we don't keep our embassies well-staffed... our adversaries and competitors will step up and fill that leader..."
"The more we are engaged in the world now, the better we can address and prevent these challenges before they reach our door."