Admiral Michael Mullen: “I have said many times that I believe the single biggest threat to our national security is our debt.”

The prospect of unsecure nuclear weapons or materials, and their acquisition and use by al Qaeda or an affiliate, is a serious threat that DOD addresses in the NMS as well as in our operational planning efforts.

It is my personal belief that allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly would be the right thing to do.

The likelihood that NATO could respond in a situation like that was absolutely zero.

I think the legitimacy of the Afghan Government at every level... is a real concern.