"I just--I will encourage--and we will spend some time after this--to look at that balance again."
"I think striking a balance there will be critically important."
"Our Foreign Service officers and the personnel at State Department are dedicated individuals serving our country with great distinction."
"A rigorous doctrinal approach to the art of diplomacy in the State Department."
"I look forward to seeing a concrete plan on the issue from the State Department."
"I look forward to seeing a concrete plan for the rebuilding effort Mr. Blinken spoke about."
"Technology and the realization that we have come to over the past year and a half, 2 years, may present a real opportunity here."
"I hope to work with Senator Cardin to make significant progress on personnel-related matters over the near future."
"I appreciate the direction that you are articulating."
"There is a tremendous amount of capacity that is being underutilized in the Department today."
"We must also incentivize and reward our diplomats to seek further education and professional development opportunities."