I think it sends a terrible signal to these other countries.
The ability of these other countries to develop trade with us, to develop their economies creates greater stability within those countries.
We have to have a presence there in order to protect our own interests and to work with other countries in that area.
We are, at the present time, on track to withdrawing our forces by the end of 2011.
I also hope that we will continue to do what we can to strengthen our relationship with China as it becomes more of an economic powerhouse.
I agree with that. I think it isn't. It is by no means the cause of the deficits, the huge deficits that we are incurring today.
If we want to protect the weapons systems, if we want to protect our capabilities for the future, we have to be able to have good R&D at the...
the United States plays a very unique role in the world as far as providing the kind of leadership that tries to advance universal rights, a...
I will work to ensure that DOD continues to be the key driver in revising the USML into a positive list.
The pace and scope of the drawdown should take into account security and other conditions on the ground.
The protection of the United States against a ballistic missile attack remains a vital security priority.