Leon Panetta: “the statutory BRAC process is a fair, objective, and proven process for closing and realigning bases in the United…”

Autocrats that once operated in their own spheres of influence have now joined together in an axis of mutual support and aggression.

It is inexcusable not to do the proper planning that has to be done in order to make sure that their deployment is not overextended, that they’re getting the supplies they need, that they’re getting the support they need.

I think it was Walter Mondale when he was asked about the legacy of the Carter administration, said something like, we told the truth, we followed the law and we preserve the peace.

I think it's a -- it is something we've got to pay attention to because I think this is a dangerous moment. If we're facing other lone wolf terrorists in this country.