While we have reasonable controls over much of our budgetary information, it is unacceptable to me that DOD cannot produ...
I have every confidence that the men and women of the U.S. Navy, with their character, discipline, and decency, will suc...
hollow out the force and weaken our national defense.
As the President has stated, we intend to fulfill our obligations under the 2008 U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement.
If we all look the same, our mission will suffer. If we all think the same, failure is certain.
any further budget reductions beyond those in the current agreements, or constraints on hiring or retention of the Depar...
I support this plan.
getting DOD auditable is a 'top priority' and that he would see about accelerating the timetable to getting DOD auditabl...
I support a responsible, conditions-based drawdown as called for by the President.
the United States is within reach of strategically defeating al Qaeda
The transition to Afghan security lead in the first tranche of provinces and municipalities has progressed smoothly.
the United States remains committed to a robust forward presence in Asia.
The current goal of completing transition by the end of 2014 is important to our effort in Afghanistan.
the Pacific will remain a key priority for the United States, that we will maintain our force projection in this area, t...
We need to weaken the Taliban.
Progress in developing professional and effective ANSF has been steady.
I share his concerns about the possibility of hollowing out our force. I think that would be a terrible mistake.
Absolutely. I think that region is very important to us from a strategic point of view.
