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 critical region of the world."