Barack Obama actually said...

"America's national security interests require a vigorous and well-funded State Department. I am concerned that the Department's funding is insufficient to the task."

"The Obama administration is committed to a robust foreign assistance program."

"If confirmed as Secretary of State, I look forward to working with this committee and your colleagues in the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs to achieve these priorities."

"the 25-percent increase in Foreign Service staffing that President-elect Obama has called for would do much to address these needs."