The administration looks forward to working with Congress to determine the specific investments that would be funded.
We have to have that capability ready so that they can do the early testing on that.
I think that there has to be a serious discussion about how we pay for this once-in-a-generation replacement of a strategic deterrence.
We need a predictable budget, and on time.
I don't think that is an event that anyone wants to see happen.
Let the people of Ukraine decide their future.
American dominance on the seas, in the skies, and in space can no longer be taken for granted.
I think we have come up with a set of recommendations that is balanced.
The importance and the relevance of the Guard and Reserve will continue.
DOD is in the midst of a comprehensive review of our European infrastructure to create long-term savings by eliminating excess infrastructur...
While U.S. forces are drawn down in Afghanistan, SOF will be reallocated into other theaters.
But readiness, capability, and modernization are critically important to the troops who are asked to go in.
The primary missions of Special Operations Forces will not change.
Over the past several decades, the United States and our allies have enjoyed a military capability advantage over any potential adversary.
Yes, technological superiority is not assured and continued sequestration will reduce the Nation's ability to maintain technological advanta...
Russia needs to withdraw its troops, Crimea is part of Ukraine, and that that issue is not up for debate.
This President of the United States puts the defense of this country as his highest priority.
We cannot continue to afford to carry infrastructure that we do not need.