Michael G. Mullen: “The defense of our Nation is the greatest challenge we face.”

I think actually both sides, going back to the beginning of SALT, do not want to destroy the world and that continues.

Our fellow citizens are not the enemy and must never become so.

I'm more afraid of the red ink than the red menace.

I urge you to support and encourage the expansion and deepening of these channels of communication with Russia to enhance the security of the American people and our allies.