Mike Pompeo

The truth of the matter is that the strategy that has been laid out by the Administration comprises multiple parts.

It may be the case that the President concludes that we have got to do it that way in order to achieve his goal there.

I think we are coloring inside the line there--becomes much more difficult.

To the extent they condemned the attacks, they did what it was that I think we all have the responsibility to do.

I felt then and feel now that everyone has a responsibility to speak out about these terror attacks.

Senator, yes, I believe that he does.

I think the President made clear he wants to get out, that he does--he does want to have fewer American men and women there.

It is my every intention, yes.

I must say I do not find the moral equivalency there in each case that you are describing.

I talked about the fact that we have a theocratic regime that is the world's largest state sponsor of terror.

I would continue to endeavor to do that.

I deeply honor their religion. I honor their commitment to that.

I think there were three questions there, Senator. Let me try. I deeply believe that LGBTQ persons have every right that every other person in the world would have.

We have all committed to that.

Torture is illegal. It is never permitted.

I have a lawful requirement to do so.

You have my commitment we will work to use those tools to the full capacity that the State Department can.

To the extent the capacity, the nuclear capability, the technology, and the capacities that North Korea has continue to exist, they present an enormous proliferation threat throughout the world.

I supported TPP when I was a member of Congress.

We have the primary mission that we have been engaged in to defeat ISIS.

The American people need to be represented at that table so that we can be part of that conversation.

I do believe sanctions on Russia imposed because of its aggression in Ukraine should remain until Russia implements the terms of the Minsk cease fire agreement, halts its aggression.

I will fight to make sure that that does not happen, and obviously it will be the President's decision.

I promise you I will--I will put excellent Foreign Service officers, excellent civil service officers on the task.

It also makes stopping it more difficult and requires a more comprehensive effort.