"If mistakes were made, I think we're all human, and they should be acknowledged."
"The information as published recently appears to me to be of such a sensitive nature that, based on my knowledge, I would have wanted it classified."
"It’s definitely a concern, and it appears that mistakes were made."
"There are always two sides to the story, but it’s a concern. Definitely we’ll be looking into it."
"It's definitely a concern, and it appears that mistakes were made."
"peace through strength"
"There are good guys and bad guys in this war, and the Russians are the bad guys."
"Making a rookie mistake."
"Hegseth is going to be a great defense secretary, although he wasn't my choice for the job."
"But he made a rookie mistake in Brussels and he's walked back some of what he said but not that line."
"Everybody knows...and people in the administration know you don't say before your first meeting what you will agree to and what you won't agree to."