Mike Pompeo

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

I stand by that today, sir.

I think we have to confront it today.

The Taliban must come to understand that they can only advance their objectives at the negotiating table, and not on the battlefield.

If confirmed, I will advocate that governments have an obligation to protect, respect, and uphold the dignity and fundamental freedoms of all people--including women and LGBTI persons.

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.

We ought to--we should be unafraid to use the leverage that comes with our generosity from the American taxpayer.

Kim Jong Un remains not only intent on staying in power, the thing all dictators prefer to do, die in their sleep fully at the peak of their power.

we do have some capabilities offensively to raise the cost for those who would dare challenge the United States' elections

Yes, we have seen Russian activity and intentions to have an impact on the next election cycle here.

the things we've seen Russia doing to date are mostly focused on information types of warfare

I have every expectation they will continue to try and do that.

LGBTI persons deserve the same respect, freedoms, and protections as everyone else.

Governments have an obligation to protect, respect, and uphold the dignity and fundamental freedoms of all people.

We join with nations around the world in demanding that the Ortega Government respond to the Nicaraguan people's demands for democratic reform and hold accountable those responsible for violence.

I will continue to urge the Guyanese Government to uphold and respect international human rights obligations.

LGBTI persons deserve the same freedoms, protections, and respect as everyone else.