Mike Pompeo

I would commit to defend the exceptionalism enshrined in our Constitution, which provides for our obligation to engage in diplomacy.

If we do not lead the calls for democracy, prosperity, and human rights around the world, who will?

Make no mistake: America is uniquely blessed, and with those blessings comes a duty to lead.

Diplomacy gives us the chance to achieve these goals peacefully.

It is a matter of duty to get it right.

The best outcomes are always won at the diplomatic table.

It is the last resort. It must always be so.

I will do my part to end those vacancies.

To a person, they expressed to me their hope to be empowered in their roles and to have a clear understanding of the President's mission.

If we do not lead for democracy, for prosperity, and for human rights around the world, who will?

Make no mistake, America is uniquely blessed, and with those blessings comes a duty to lead.

The chasm between what our leaders say and the actions that they take can have a devastating impact.

Our country's standing in the world has been on the decline over the past decade or more, and that certainly continues.

Mike Pompeo is a good man. And I want to ask you, and I want to ask all our colleagues in the Senate, if there is ever one where you put politics aside, here it is.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I would not shy away from speaking out publicly and privately in support of the rights of all.

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

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

Our relationship with South America, Central America and Mexico to be central to American success.