there has been be a absence of strong lead are: there is rewords for and not support their own a januaria. i have used that in many times. and general interest of the state department is the american people's intchlt and if anyone is working to advance their own interest. they are not work nothing -- working in the general interest. that is those who work in the state department to work in the general interest. >> thank you mr. tillerson. >> thank you, mr. chairman and i am glad you came back after lunch, mr. tillerson. i appreciate your response. my experience with state department employees, overwhelming majority are dedicated and they do their work at great sacrifice and it sounds like you share the appreciation for the sacrifices they make. >> i have a great affection for those willing to take overseas assignmentes many in different location objection and they deserve the recognize for that and appreciation for it. >> well, thank you. there is discussion today about the concerns that this committee has experienced about, which i think are legitimate about potential conflicts of intere