I think people have confidence that I will fairly and accurately represent their point of view to the President, and that I'm not going to put a spin on it, even if I may disagree with it.

I am blunt when I want to be.

I don't get drunk, I get a little happy on rare occasion, and I'm probably dancing if I'm that happy.

I don't have time to think about the false controversy.

Americans understand that our security is enhanced when the United States is trusted and respected in the world.

I've been very lucky to have had a supportive family, a great education, enormous opportunity and challenge.

I am blunt sometimes; I am diplomatic sometimes; I am all things in between. Abrasive, you know, I guess it's in the eye of the beholder.