I do believe that it is important that we achieve that, that we have a new set of leaders in the United States Congress who also provide that authorization.

I will work at that every day.

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

I do not recall what the President asked me that day.

I think it was Senator Kaine who said that--coming from the place that you do on the congressional side have deep respect for what it is that you all are looking for.

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

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

I don't know that I was--I don't know in the context of that statement that I was thinking about.

Fair and reciprocal trade can solidify our relationships with our allies and create U.S. jobs.

We should be unashamed about that. We should speak to the reason we operate the way we do.

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