"Soft power, to me, is just as important as hard power, and many times even more important."
"We need to appropriate money directly to counter the influence of China, but it will not be in a mandatory spending construct."
"Senator Menendez and I, and many others have pushed for a $2 million authorization for Taiwan's defense needs."
"Our men and women of the State Department, they are heroes in their own way."
"Are you aware that the Congress, 100 to nothing, which is pretty rare around here, supported the idea of declaring Russia a state sponsor of terrorism under U.S. law?"
"I would encourage you, that if he came here, we should turn him over."
"The bottom line is China is working against us, when it comes to Russia: do you agree?"
"You have publicly said that you had reason to believe that China may be considering providing lethal aid to Russia: is that correct?"
"Are there drug cartels in control of parts of Mexico, not the Government of Mexico?"
"I think now is the time, Mr. Secretary, to label Russia state sponsor of terrorism, because they are."
"Do you agree with the following statement: that fentanyl coming from Mexico is killing Americans by the tens of thousands?"
"They are terrorists. They are wreaking havoc all over Africa."