"Unfortunately, Mr. Secretary, we're insisting on a mandate rather than engaging in that discussion."
"It is understandable that Gulf countries would have concerns over a potential nuclear deal with Iran. I have concerns over a potential nuclear deal with Iran and they are the ones living in Iran's nei..."
"Our partners should be assured that if an acceptable deal is ever reached with Iran it won't be a free pass to Iran to continue its dangerous and destabilizing behavior throughout the Middle East and ..."
"I cannot emphasize enough how important the IRGC element of it is for reassuring the trust that the Gulf States have in us."
"I think it is important for the United States to insist on a clear eye on what is actually going on in these dialogue talks as some of the Gulf States tactically engage with Iran."
"I believe the U.S. and the Gulf share the same goals--a nuclear-free Iran, an end to Syrian conflict that does not leave Assad or dangerous terrorists in power and a stable prosperous Egypt."
"All of this creates the unfortunate perception that despite our very real and serious mutual concern over a nuclear-armed Iran, our Gulf friends simply wish to see the United States solve the problem ..."
"It would be better to return to Syria and fight and die with dignity than to continue to live here in humiliation."
"I think we have to have leadership in this country that cares about the Syrian fight."
"I think we need leadership from our administration, because the funders or the countries that are able to fund the humanitarian assistance listen to what we have to say."
"We are talking about a country in crisis, where the healthcare system has been already destroyed, and then you have chemical agents dropped on them on a daily basis, and the world is not paying attent..."