Jeff Merkley actually said...

I think nurturing this relationship will be of great service.

My view as a general matter is that the United States is best served and its interests protected when it has a seat at the table.

Saudi Arabia is a country we work with very closely, and yet it is not a human rights star.

These kinds of, kind of, basic pieces have a huge impact on the retention of talent, and morale, and the capability of the Department.