Theodore Deutch actually said...

"There is simply no substitute for U.S. leadership in the region."

"Thank you very much. Thanks to both of you again for being here, and sincere thanks for your work in service to the country advancing American interests and admirably representing American values thro..."

"Are there plans to strengthen the security of the U.S. embassy in Iraq to enable the return of U.S. personnel?"

"While the Administration touts its maximum pressure policy, Iran continues to destabilize countries from Iraq to Yemen to Lebanon."