Mike Pompeo

Preventing terrorist attacks against the homeland and ending the conflict in Yemen are key components of our national security interests with respect to Yemen.

I will still be committed to doing that if I am the Secretary of State there.

War is always the last resort. I would prefer achieving the President's foreign policy goals with unrelenting diplomacy rather than by sending young men and women to war.

Self-imposed requirements working with the international community... is dangerously wrong.

The Administration has consistently emphasized the importance of a political settlement, but the differences between the parties to the conflict must be resolved directly.

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

I absolutely think it is important to provide diplomats with the opportunity to be successful.

I am committed to the advancement of democracy and human rights around the globe.

The President's view has been, and I agree with him, that the model that we have used previously, long negotiations to get the two leaders to the table, hasn't happened.

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.

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

each and every human, not just Americans, each and every human being has an obligation to push back against this extremist use of violence from whatever faith.

If confirmed, I will support diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance programs as a part of the U.S. Strategy for Central America.

The historic conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union, and now Russia, is caused by Russian bad behavior.

The answer to your question is, yes.

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

If I am confirmed, I intend to make a broad effort across all elements of the diplomatic spectrum.

You have my commitment to that. I do not know.

I stand by that today, sir.

I will do my part to end those vacancies.

We need a thoughtful, long-term strategy that prevents that from taking place.

If confirmed, I will stress the importance for the countries engaged in these conflicts to develop the policies and programs necessary.

I think it is a real threat, one that has been underappreciated for years now.

We must continue to work with President Abdelfattah al-Sisi to advance our strategic partnership and address our common challenges, while emphasizing respect for, and protection of, basic rights and freedoms.