Absolutely essential to our future that we maintain a strong, growing, credible military industrial base.

The emphasis on accountability I don't think can ever be overstated.

I surely don't understand Iranian politics.

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

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

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

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

Israel's borders must be secure.

Absolutely, I've made that very clear.

You have my strong commitment.

We will assure that every military man and woman and their families are given exactly the same opportunities and rights as each other and all members of the Armed Forces.

Doesn't mean...that we are abandoning anybody or any part of the world.

We have always been a Pacific power. We have been a Pacific power because we have clear economic interests there.

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

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

I think that's all negotiable.