I fully supported the withdrawal of all U.S. combat forces from Iraq by December 2011 in accordance with the November 2008 U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement.

Iraq is better off today because of it.

A normalized relationship between our two countries, based on mutual respect and mutual interests, is the best way to advance U.S., Iraqi, and regional interests.

I urge Congress to eliminate the sequester threat permanently and pass a balanced deficit-reduction plan.

In my view, our military posture in the Middle East region remains strong and is a critical component of the President's multi-vector strategy to ensure Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon.

The work done by the skilled workforce at our defense depots is critical to the Defense Department.

I agree with Secretary Panetta that the effects of sequestration will be devastating and will lead to a decline in military readiness.

Improvements in security conditions, enabled by continued development of the Afghan National Security Forces, will continue to be critical.

I am deeply concerned about the mental health issues faced by our servicemembers and their families.

The highly cost effective National Guard and Reserve have served the Nation well both in peacetime and war.

I agree with the President that longstanding norms guiding state behavior, including the law of armed conflict, also apply in cyberspace.

The United States has a shared interest with Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to partner on the development of each nation as a contributor of security and stability to the broader region.

The United States has historically played an important role in guiding and supporting U.N. peacekeeping missions, and I believe that this approach continues to make good sense.

As a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, we should continue to exert leadership across the full spectrum of peacekeeping activities.

I believe that multilateral sanctions against Iran, backed by a unified world community, are the most effective sanctions.

This financial support is complemented by extensive military-to-military cooperation.

As I have said consistently throughout my career, Israel has a right to defend itself.

Thank you, Senator. Let me first correct some of your interpretation of what the Global Zero report was and what it actually said.