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

I've never opposed military action against Iran.

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

The Navy is an indispensable part of our security apparatus.

I will, if I'm confirmed, will obviously look at all these programs.

If I am confirmed, as I noted in my opening comments, I would see this relationship, Senator, as a partnership. I'm going to need your help. I'm going to need your advice. I'm going to need your collaboration.

Yes, I commit to do that.

This is a huge issue that continues to loom large over our future and our security, and it will have, if confirmed, a lot of my attention.

I've never thought engagement is weakness. I never thought it was surrender. I never thought it was appeasement.

I fully support the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and value the service of all those who fight for our country.

I understand that the senior military leadership have engaged in a year-long monitoring process and found that repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' has not had any impacts on readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting, and retention.

There is room to grow and areas where we can strengthen our cooperation and partnership.

I believe that the Syrian Opposition Council's fundamental motivation to end Assad's rule is consistent with U.S. interests.

I believe that pursuing negotiated reductions below New START levels would be consistent with both Article VI of the NPT and with the conclusions of the 2010 NPR.

Sexual assault is a horrible crime and cannot be tolerated, ignored, or condoned in DOD.

I support the continuation of energy initiatives that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Defense mission.

The health and well-being of our servicemembers, their families, and civilian employees is of the utmost importance to me.

Sequestration would significantly curtail important industrial base capabilities and skills which, if lost, would be difficult, expensive, and perhaps even impossible to replace.