I think it is extremely important in today's world, where there are so many challenges and so many threats that we are c...
We have made progress in each of these areas sufficient to enable the President to make his decision about the drawdown ...
My top priority is ensuring that the warfighters have what they need to accomplish their missions and to provide for the...
To the extent that the countries in that region can work together and relate to each other instead of being suspicious o...
It is in the interest of both countries to have a trusting relationship because terrorism is an enemy not just for the U...
I think the President has made clear that we have to make a long-term commitment to stability in that region not just no...
I think it sends a terrible signal to these other countries.
The ability of these other countries to develop trade with us, to develop their economies creates greater stability with...
We have to have a presence there in order to protect our own interests and to work with other countries in that area.
We are, at the present time, on track to withdrawing our forces by the end of 2011.
I also hope that we will continue to do what we can to strengthen our relationship with China as it becomes more of an e...
I agree with that. I think it isn't. It is by no means the cause of the deficits, the huge deficits that we are incurrin...
If we want to protect the weapons systems, if we want to protect our capabilities for the future, we have to be able to ...
the United States plays a very unique role in the world as far as providing the kind of leadership that tries to advance...
I will work to ensure that DOD continues to be the key driver in revising the USML into a positive list.
The pace and scope of the drawdown should take into account security and other conditions on the ground.
The protection of the United States against a ballistic missile attack remains a vital security priority.
I strongly believe that the Navy has to project our force throughout the world and that the Navy is obviously crucial to...
