Martin Dempsey: “An energy independent and net exporter of energy as a nation has the potential to change the security environment around…”

we have no slack, no margin left for error or strategic surprise

we have the capability to use a military option if the Iranians choose to stray off the diplomatic path.

the Iraq war remains one of the greatest United States foreign policy mistakes of the last century

I think Afghanistan is and will remain an anchor point for that pressure.