Do we understand the costs? Are we prepared to make those costs in lives?
There is no question that as I have said this morning, that my experience in Vietnam very much guided the questions.
I do not because it wasn't a recommendation.
As Secretary of Defense, I won't be signing off on reports in the same way as a private citizen.
I was one of some Republican Senators who did not want that vote to go forward.
There will be consequences, significant consequences to the management of our Defense Department.
I regret referencing the Jewish lobby. I should have said pro-Israel lobby.
I agree that with Iran's continued rejection of diplomatic overtures, further effective sanctions, both multilateral and...
I was protecting Congress' prerogative when it comes to declaring war.
the military option must remain on the table.
We do not favor containment. That is the President's position, and that was my position.
He said clearly that in his words, he has Israel's back.
If you do that, that is tantamount to giving the President of the United States authority to use military force against ...
We blundered into Iraq because of flawed intelligence, flawed assumptions, flawed judgments, and ideologically driven mo...
I make that commitment to this committee.
The next Secretary of Defense will likely make critical decisions with respect to budgeting for national defense.
I do not believe he is the right choice for this job.
I, too, would like to thank you, gentlemen, and your families, for your service and dedication to this country.
