Was the policy worthy of the men and women that we were sending into battle and surely to their deaths?

I have great power. We have awesome power. No nation in the world is even in our league.

It did not propose or call for anything. It was, in fact--the word specifically used at the front end of that report was 'illustrative,' proposing nothing, but laying out different scenarios, and possibilities, and schedules.

Yes, and I am on the record a number of times saying that.

I've always argued against some of the dumb things they do because I don't think it's in the interest of Israel.

I regret referencing the Jewish lobby. I should have said pro-Israel lobby.

Accountability is a primary responsibility of any institution or organization.

I do not agree with any recommendation that would unilaterally take any action to further reduce our nuclear warheads on our capability.

Every option that we must look at, every action we must take to reduce warheads or anything should be bilateral. It should be verifiable. It should be negotiated.

I recognize that, and yes, I would reconsider.

You have my commitment, and I will enthusiastically work with you on this area.

The fact is we have been at war for 12 years. Every Senator here knows and you have constituents that we keep sending these kids back and back and back to two wars.

You have my complete commitment on this issue.

I do not, Senator. I would want to look at the full context of the interview. But to answer your question, no.

I didn't hear her say that, by the way, of the United States, and I think my comment was it is a relevant and good observation.

Our world today is totally different than it was 12 years ago.

It will be the same that Secretary Panetta and, before him, Secretary Gates initiated in closer collaboration between the two agencies.

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