In the event with many of those where he was asking about war crimes, if you are able through your own independent knowledge and working with classified agencies here within the government to determine that the types of activities that he…

I do hope you will seek input of all as you move ahead into this top to bottom review.

This is the best of America here, serving with outstanding members on this committee.

We had the conflict in Syria that began, if you remember, with us cheering on the people who wanted basic human rights and more of a democracy.

Cory Booker, new star to the Senate, who I know will play a very vigorous role here.

What we are doing right now with food aid is beyond belief.

I just want, with the kind of debt that we have as a Nation, to know that you are committed also to, when you see it, to eliminating duplication, eliminating redundancies, and do what you can to try to address this incredible debt that we…

America has to lead in this particular area.

Mr. Tillerson, thank you for being here. I think you have been adequately introduced, and I think the world knows more about you than they ever thought they would.

Senator Menendez has played an incredible role for our Nation, making sure that sanctions are in place, and has led us all, if you will, relative to Iran.

We need a Secretary of State who understands that America is exceptional, who will establish policies upon that foundation of exceptionalism, and who will put America's interests first.

I want to thank Jeff Merkley, who I know cares very, very deeply about these issues, for joining this committee, for your principled efforts in so many regards.