Well, Nigeria has played a constructive role in peacekeeping in various parts of West Africa. But unless and until Nigeria itself is democratic and respects human rights, it too may well be a source of much greater instability as political repression limits the ability of the people of Nigeria to achieve their full potential.

What I would say about me is: What you see is what I get.

The kids are Job One. So, to be quite candid, if they need me, I do my utmost to make sure I'm there.

You can't sit on the sidelines and read your iPhone and be on social media and expect everything to be cool. You have to be part of this.

We also have begun to assess with the Ukrainians the scope of their larger security assistance requirements. We have had teams out making that assessment with the Ukrainians. And we have already provided various forms of equipment and support to Ukraine.

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

The notion that I had become a political lightning rod was painful for me to experience.