I believe that we must give the Japanese government and the Okinawan people their rightful negotiating power to fully address their concerns in any future agreement.
Our goal in the next five years is to continue to develop the Navy to a 300-ship Navy.
I think that the very least we owe them is the ability to be able to enjoy whatever time they take off from going to war.
The administration and the president has made clear that we will prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, period.
Our support to Israel is unshakable and we have reflected that, frankly, in our budget request.
it is totally irresponsible for the congress to allow a sequester to take place that will weaken our defense system
I remain hopeful that you will do the right thing with regards to sequester.
sequestration is unacceptable.
I think they have always expressed concerns about some of the approaches that had been agreed to...
I think to just put it all on the backs of the civil servants in this country I think would not be a wise step.
You cannot ignore the two-thirds of the budget that are blowing through the ceiling right now.