John F. Kerry: “Well, I concur completely. I think we need to lay it on the line, and I hope you'll put that request to OMB and to the…”

I really appreciate the coordinated nonpartisan and bipartisan efforts that we have been making in this Committee

This is the most important part of this hearing, as far as I am concerned, so I apologize for not being able to listen to each of you.

I will continue to oppose every bad policy, to question every baseless assertion, and to advocate for a wiser course that will make our country more secure.

We will do everything in our power to help you, and I think your last comment is very important.