Chris Van Hollen actually said...

"It is imperative that we renew efforts to strengthen our alliances and closest partnerships, particular those close to home."

"I believe that the complexity of the world today demands that we embrace the opportunity to address different challenges."

"these disinformation campaigns were having an impact."

"clearly we need to bolster our strategy, because the ability of leaders in these countries to pursue policies of freedom, human rights, democracy obviously depend on their standing with the public and..."