I deeply regret these aforementioned effects of my decision.
I am committed to achieving an enduring culture change and hold leadership accountable to create an institution that not only works to preve...
the Department would face a $20 billion shortfall in our O&M accounts.
The President is committed to carrying out the law.
As part of the revised DOD SAPR policy, we implemented new standards for medical care providers to support victim care and enhance investiga...
There is no military necessity for a draft at this time.
If sequester levels remain in place, DOD will ask for flexibility to apply the reductions in a more strategic manner.
I recently directed the Secretaries of the Military Departments to assess, monitor, and develop methods to improve victim treatment by their...
There is no silver bullet to eliminate sexual assault.
I value the service of all members of DOD equally.
North Korea's continued attempts to advance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs constitute a threat to U.S. national security.
Other countries, like Iran, seeking nuclear weapons should take note of North Korea's experience.
Opening positions to women maximizes military capabilities, provides a greater pool of qualified members from which to draw, and reduces ope...
The United States will continue to discuss missile defense with Russia and explore opportunities for cooperation, but Russia will not be all...
I have made it abundantly clear that there is no place in DOD for sexual assault and made it a top priority to do everything possible to red...
The military justice system must serve two critical purposes: (1) to provide justice for all participants in the system, including victims, ...
North Korea's pursuit of nuclear and ballistic missile programs do not make it secure.
Curbing the growth in compensation is prudent and does not increase risk to recruiting and retention programs.