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I do not believe that Israel or the Palestinians should have an agreement imposed on them.

Negotiations between the parties are the only viable path to peace and the two-state solution, with two states living side by side in peace and security: the Jewish State of Israel and an independent Palestinian State.

As the world's largest nuclear power, the United States has a responsibility to lead in this effort.

We must keep all options on the table, including the military option.

I support the President's policy on Iran of prevention, not containment.

I agree with the President that the United States should take no options off the table in our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Multilateral sanctions against Iran are the most effective approach.

I continue to fully support President Obama's policy with respect to sanctions on Iran.

Continuing to maintain the international community's unified stance to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon--to include further sanctions if necessary--is more effective than implementing unilateral sanctions.

I believe that multilateral sanctions against Iran, backed by a unified world community, are the most effective sanctions.

The Taiwan Relations Act provides that the United States 'will make available to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services in such quantity as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability.'

The President has said that the rebalance to the Asia-Pacific is a whole-of-government effort to renew and deepen U.S. engagement throughout the Asia-Pacific.

I support a two-state solution, with two states living side-by-side in peace and security: the Jewish State of Israel and an independent Palestinian State.

As a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, we should continue to exert leadership across the full spectrum of peacekeeping activities.

The United States has historically played an important role in guiding and supporting U.N. peacekeeping missions, and I believe that this approach continues to make good sense.

If confirmed, I will ensure that the Department continues to assess the whole Minuteman system and its components to be sure that this system is sustained through at least 2030.

America's nuclear deterrent for more than 60 years has played a central role in ensuring global security.

I believe that international sales help to sustain the defense industrial base, and strengthen our relationship with allies and partners.