Mike Pompeo

The United States does not and will not recognize the Kremlin's purported annexation of Crimea.

The United States calls on Russia to respect the principles to which it has long claimed to adhere and to end its occupation of Crimea.

Iran has been a central point that we have focused on with respect to U.S. policy in Syria.

Senator, it is what matters. It is what matters.

The United States policy with respect to de-confliction with Russia has not changed.

I will express publicly, and at the highest levels of government, that Chinese authorities need to engage in meaningful and direct dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives, without preconditions, to lower tensions and resolve…

The president has been clear about some of the things that were agreed to. We're going to put together a business council. We'll start processes. There were many things that came from what I view as an incredibly important meeting between…

I think this administration has been unambiguously tough on Russia.

Indeed, this administration has increased the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF), the advanced forces there in Europe.

Yes, of course, sir.

We reject that occupation.

I would. The President strongly prefers doing these things bilaterally as between us and each of those nations.

We are intent on denuclearization. Make no mistake about it.

We have no better partner along many dimensions than the Israelis.

So Hezbollah is a fully funded client terrorist organization of the Iranian regime, active along multiple dimensions.

Conceptually, diplomacy is and ought to be at the very center of dispute resolution around the world and can keep our young men and women in uniform out of harm's way.

I do, and we can see even as recently as today enormous Iranian influence impacting how the Houthis are responding to the current actions taking place in Yemen.

I hope it's one where we can reduce the influence of Iran. I think most of the Iraqi people want that as well.

It is time for other nations--especially those with high GDP--to assume greater responsibilities and devote greater resources toward common objectives.

The four pillars of the strategy are protecting the American people, the homeland, and our way of life; promoting American prosperity; preserving peace through strength; and advancing American influence.

I will continue to urge the Saudi Arabian Government to ensure transparency in the investigation and trial process.

I support the Nicaraguan Catholic Bishops' Conference commitment to advance the National Dialogue, which includes a proposal for early elections.

The Nicaraguan government-instigated attacks and threats against peaceful protestors and the general population are unacceptable and must cease.

We remain concerned by Egypt's repression of nonviolent opposition, the limited space for civil society, and restrictions on the peaceful expression of dissent.

Senator, I agree. I'll take a look at it.