"When President Biden said this will be no Afghanistan or this will be no Vietnam, this will be no helicopters lifting off buildings he was absolutely correct. It was far worse."
"As a direct result of, in my opinion, a failure to plan--not bad luck, bad planning--America mourns 13 of its sons and daughters."
"Too often the policy and strategy are not worthy of their sacrifice."
"It's important that we know what your mission statement is, what you're trying to do on behalf of the American people."
"The economic future of this country relies on us making this transition."
"It is actually a show of strength to engage with the world."
"The United States always chooses human rights, human dignity, and human life."
"It is common practice for every one of our offices that it be open source who works in our offices."
"When it's hard power, I think it's important that we put the fear of God into those that challenge us."
"I do not believe this is how you fulfill the White House's promise to bring transparency and truth back to government."
"Would you pass on important information like that?"