I think they have always expressed concerns about some of the approaches that had been agreed to...

I think to just put it all on the backs of the civil servants in this country I think would not be a wise step.

I remain hopeful that you will do the right thing with regards to sequester.

We are committed, not just to contain, but to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

I sure as hell hope it does not happen. I think, as I said, it would be a terrible reflection, I think, on the Congress and the leadership of this country if the leadership of both parties were not able to come together and de-trigger that…

Our support to Israel is unshakable and we have reflected that, frankly, in our budget request.

it is totally irresponsible for the congress to allow a sequester to take place that will weaken our defense system

A choice between fiscal discipline and a strong national defense is a false choice.

One of the fundamental duties of the federal government is to protect our national security.

We have a smaller force, we will depend a lot more on mobilization, we will have to depend on our ability to develop new technologies for the future.

sequestration is unacceptable.

a choice between fiscal discipline and a strong national defense is a false choice.

I have a deep appreciation for the very important role that is played by this committee in trying to achieve fiscal discipline.

A strong national security cannot be just dependent on our military power and our military weaponry and our military men and women.

sequestration would be totally irresponsible. It would devastate our national defense, it would weaken this country.

You cannot ignore the two-thirds of the budget that are blowing through the ceiling right now.

I believe that the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) is a cost-effective resource and contributes significantly to our collective efforts to manage conflict worldwide.

These are the most sanctions we have ever applied against one country.