There is no doubt that the restrictions in spending growth that we placed on DOD were greater than any other department.
Admiral Mullen told us the deficits are the greatest threat to our national security. He has been proven right.
We need to make it clear that any era of weakness is over and that we intend to defend the United States.
I think it's important for us to make clear that we get this new situation, that the reset is not there.
The events in Crimea are just a disaster. Nothing good is going to--we'll never be able to get back to square one.
The last thing we need to be doing at this point in time is taking money from DOD.
I am worried about where we are. I am worried what kind of damage this may do to the military.
Admiral Mullen told us the greatest threat to our national security is our debt.
It says we'll field nuclear forces to deter potential adversaries and ensure U.S. allies that they can count on America'...
I think there's a growing consensus to maintain a strong nuclear deterrent within our government.
Then it says we should maintain, 'a forward-based posture with nuclear weapons on bombers and fighter aircraft in suppor...