If we can do better we will do better.

I deeply regret these aforementioned effects of my decision.

I support limiting a commander's authority to reverse findings of guilt from a court-martial.

The United States will continue to take steps to impede the growth of these programs.

The military justice system must serve two critical purposes: (1) to provide justice for all participants in the system, including victims, and (2) to support good order and discipline throughout the ranks.

I recently directed the Secretaries of the Military Departments to assess, monitor, and develop methods to improve victim treatment by their peers, co-workers, and chains of command, and to report their methods to me by November 1, 2013.

As part of the revised DOD SAPR policy, we implemented new standards for medical care providers to support victim care and enhance investigations.

Missile defense is an essential component of securing this country, the interests of this country.

I welcome the Panel's review and scrutiny of the military justice system, and I am open to all improvements.

We will have to share it with Congress because, as I said in my opening statement, Congress is a partner here.

We are going to have to continue to train our military to be prepared to deal with every eventuality, every contingency, every option.

What produces terrorists? What produces instability? What produces uncertainty around the world?

It is clear to the leadership in Afghanistan and the people that we are not there to occupy.

I am absolutely committed, as my predecessors have been--you noted Secretary Panetta's involvement--to make this work and to have these two agencies cooperate and work together.

I cannot certify, nor can the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, or any of our chiefs, to have our young men and women go to war if they are unprepared, if they are not ready.

North Korea's pursuit of nuclear and ballistic missile programs do not make it secure.

The President is committed to carrying out the law.

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 reduce and prevent sexual assault.