Michael G. Mullen: “These weapons are for war; they are not for sport. Assault weapons are designed to kill as many people as possible in…”

It sickened me yesterday to see security personnel, including members of the National Guard forcibly and violently clearing the path through Lafayette Square to accommodate the President's visit outside St. John's Church.

They are not battle spaces to be dominated and must never become so.

The most significant threat to our National security is our debt.

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.