"The U.S. forces under the OPCON of PACOM should be increased."
"I am opposed to the Iranians possessing a nuclear weapon."
"Preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a critical national interest."
"I think, in some ways, the Obama administration undermines their own strategy, in terms of the credibility of the strategy, by slashing Army forces in the Asia-Pacific."
"I think it is important to recognize, you know, it is hard to figure out appropriate force levels and capabilities in the Arctic without having a plan."
"I think it is safe to say the Department of Defense has been asleep at the switch on this."
"I think our allies are going to see it undermined."
"I don't think most Americans would agree with that."
"What do we seek to prevent, no matter how we prevent it, and, if necessary, alone?"
"I believe that in the future, whoever holds blank--this place--will hold the world. It is the most important strategic place in the world."
"I think it makes strategic sense to put together the plan, see what the combatant commanders need in terms of troops, see what the new threat level is, and then make the plan on troop levels once you ..."