The potential proliferation of chemical weapons in Syria is one of our top security concerns today.
You better always ask the end game questions. Where is this going? Where is it likely to end?
Although it is difficult to predict what the precise Iranian reactions would be to a no-fly zone, given that Syria remai...
The administration's goal remains a managed political transition led by the Syrian people.
DOD takes its treaty obligations seriously and reviews its plans carefully to ensure compliance.
The United States remains in close contact with Israel on the deteriorating situation in Syria.
Once you are in, you cannot unwind it.
The transfer of chemical weapons to terrorists will not be allowed.
Certainly every nation has the right to protect itself in their own interest of self-defense.
I have joined with him in pressing to look for additional ways to put military pressure on Assad, sending a message of i...
Should the Assad regime use chemical weapons, I would be concerned about the welfare and safety of the Syrian people.
If we did not get into this the right way, if we get into it, there could be more bloodshed.
The United States is heavily engaged in supporting the SOC and SMC as a counterweight to extremist elements in Syria.
Without them, we could not maintain a strong and effective nuclear deterrent.
I think the fragmentation of leadership needs to be addressed to make this scenario work.
Do you believe that there is sufficient funding in the out-years so that you are going to keep that 2025 date for the fi...
If the President asks for a recommendation on any of this, yes, we will be prepared, but we also have to factor into tha...
It is still not clear enough to make any conclusive adjustments to a policy recommendation.