It is important to explore the role for defenses in protecting against limited ballistic missile attacks.

The successful conversion of resources no longer needed for defense is in the long-term economic and national security interests of their peoples.

The United States remains today fully committed to protecting the peace and security of Korea, even as Korea assumes a leading role in its own defense.

The mission of the B - 2 is deterrence: nuclear deterrence, conventional deterrence, deterrence all across the spectrum.

We are in a dangerous world, and we better not let down our guard.

We held the line against the reckless cuts of our Armed Forces.

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and services to the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

I hereby find that the furnishing of defense articles and services to the Government of Namibia will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.

No nation can be a world power, with the ability to defend itself and to deter aggression, no nation can adequately defend itself without a strong industrial base.

I see no chance that we will put military forces into action there.

If necessary to defend the freedom and security of Western Europe and this country, then I would use atomic weapons.

I herewith report a proposal to rescind $17.0 million in funds appropriated for atomic energy defense activities in the Department of Energy.

The safe disposal of radioactive waste, defense and commercial, is a national, not just a Federal, responsibility.

This budget encompasses a strong commitment to our defense.

I think the sale of defensive arms... have not hurt the prospect for exports.

The NATO alliance is one that's precious to the American people.

That is the challenge for our alliance: to defend our values fearlessly, while tirelessly working to prevent war.

Our ancestors made their defense with principles and with revolution.