"We represent the American people, their commitment to freedom and to equal treatment to people the world over, and that message has never changed," he said.Pressed on whether Trump had undermined that message, Tillerson said: "I don't believe anyone doubts the American people's values or the commitment of the American government or the government's agencies to advancing those values and defending those values. "Interviewer Chris Wallace then gave him another chance to defend Trump, asking: "And the president's values? ""The president speaks for himself, Chris," Tillerson replied. "Are you separating yourself from that, sir?" Wallace persisted.To which Tillerson replied: "I gave my own comments on our values as well in the speech I gave at the State Department last week."

Source: Times of India August 27, 2017 14:48 UTC