Theodore Deutch actually said...

The goal of diplomacy is to reach a peaceful solution so as to avoid the use of military force.

How we treat them, Mr. Secretary, colors the reputation of the United States on the international stage.

I want to see these relationships stabilize and strengthen both on a bilateral and a multilateral basis.

We should be renewing our commitment to the Middle East and our GCC allies and combating Iranian aggression, not pulling back from this crit...