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I've served on the International Relations Committee.

So I've gone in and out of the U.N., working on counter-terrorism, on U.N. reform, on peacekeeping, peace and security issues, many things through the years but always with a strong interest in humanitarian issues, and human rights issues as well.

I have an interest in getting government officials to talk to me about National Security affairs. You know, that's my bread and butter; that's how I make my living.

I've been a stalwart for national security.

I am committed to ensure that our intelligence community, law enforcement, medical professionals, and military have the information and funding needed to protect the American people from threats at home and abroad.

First and foremost, my job is to protect the American people.

I'm a public servant. And I work for the American people.

I can only say that I have good personal relations with all secretaries of state with whom I have a chance to work.

I got the chance to be the secretary of state; I'm an international relations specialist. It doesn't get better than that.

I was an Army intelligence agent and a veteran during the Cold War, assigned to West Germany. I was the chairman of the National Commission on Homeland Security and Terrorism for the United States for five years. I was a person who has dealt extensively with these homeland security issues. I was a governor during the 9/11 attack.