The U.S. has since the end of World War II had an answer - we stand for free peoples and free markets, we are willing to support and defend them - we will sustain a balance of power that favors freedom.

As secretary of state it's been an enormous honor to represent this great country that I love so much - I have really seen that our great strengths are in the ability of people to reach their potential here.

People may oppose you, but when they realize you can hurt them, they'll join your side.

I've never really been a workaholic.

Defeating human trafficking is a great moral calling of our time...

I use the word power broadly. Even more important than military and economic power is the power of ideas, the power of compassion, and the power of hope.

it is a longstanding principle that sitting national security advisers do not testify before the Congress.