To be free, we must be secure. That is my pledge to you if I am confirmed as Secretary of Defense.
I believe that waterboarding crosses the line, the use of that tactic with regards to interrogations.
I think the United States has to, on a case-by-case basis, work with each of these countries to ensure that they reduce the violence, to ens...
I am a big believer in language training and getting our people equipped with the ability not only to speak the language, but to understand ...
The administration is working to ensure a successful transition to the Afghan National Security Force (ANSF) having the lead responsibility ...
If confirmed, Mr. Chairman, I pledge to you that I'll always keep our troops foremost in my mind.
The enhanced techniques that were used early on have now been forbidden by the President's Executive order.
I think if we lose in Afghanistan, we not only create another safe haven for al Qaeda and for their militant allies, but I think the world b...
I share your concern about where are they going to draw the resources they need not only to sustain the army and the police force, but to be...
We have to have zero tolerance for any kind of sexual assaults in the military.
We have made progress with regards to security in that country.