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I've never opposed military action against Iran.

I always have hope that people respond in a sane way.

I've always said that Iran must not get weapons of mass destruction.

I should have used 'recognized'. That's the more appropriate term.

I do know that Iran is not exactly a model democracy and it has not been.

I think that gives the world some indication of how Russia, China, the United States, and essentially all nations of the world view the threat of a nuclear Iran.

Absolutely. Again, I noted that in my opening statement, Senator. I think I have some experience in that area over the years. I'm committed to that.

You authorize, you appropriate. The Federal Government is captive to that authorization and appropriation.

If I am confirmed I would intend to make this relationship between the Secretary of Defense and Congress a partnership, much as Secretary Panetta has done.

I think I've been very clear on that point all day today. You have described it accurately.

No, it was I think in a larger context. I've said many, many things over many years.

I said it, and I don't remember the context or when I said it.

I would encourage peace and a secure, safe Israel. That's what I think most of us would want to see.

It's part of what's been talked about and defined in, as I said, the 2006 Quartet Principles and U.N. resolutions.

I think that's all negotiable.

Israel's borders must be secure.

Absolutely, I've made that very clear.

They have grievances. A lot of people have grievances—but not a justification for terrorism and killing innocent people, never.