"We should have a strategy that thinks about how Beijing and Moscow do not become allied in their efforts, but that we drive that wedge."
"I think, strategically, we want Turkey in the F-35 program."
"I think that, through engagement rather than isolation, rather than ostracizing our allies, being engaged, and I think that helps with the congressional body."
"My approach is a little bit different perhaps than as Dr. Farkas outlined. I think our premise should be to keep our allies as our allies."
"But the Russian challenge to us is likely to remain asymmetric. Therefore, we should double down on our support, working with the European Union to strengthen resilience of democratic societies throug..."
"I think Bulgaria is underappreciated in terms of our ability to push back on those influences."
"I have suggested that we should not just support what is happening on the part of the Venezuelan people, but think about how we work with Colombia, Brazil, and back the regional countries."
"I think the reality is we are facing a declining Russia which is seeking to disrupt our interests, and doing so pretty effectively."
"America's friends and allies are the United States' best competitive advantage."
"I think we need to recognize that the challenge we are facing from the Kremlin today is not temporary and we should not plan as such."
"Each administration serves as a steward of these assets with a responsibility to defend, strengthen, and lead them."