Martin Dempsey: “I didn't become the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to oversee the decline of the Armed Forces of the United States.”

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

This is a community that has faced and overcome crises with resilience and strength.

If we have fewer forces forward, we will be less deterrent and less reassuring to our allies.

Under no circumstances should we relieve pressure on Iran relative to ballistic missile capabilities and arms trafficking.