I believe that encroachment is a serious issue for the U.S. military.
A key aim of U.S. assistance, therefore, must be to help the Afghans take full responsibility for their own future.
I will support the President's decision.
After 30 years of war, the institutional and economic capacity of Afghanistan is badly damaged.
My top priority as Secretary of Defense is to ensure the security of the American people.
The current security agreement gives us the right to defend ourselves and Iraqi forces all the way through our drawdown.
In order to ensure Total Force integration, I would work to use the Guard and Reserve in partnership with the Active Forces.
I will ensure that DOD continues to work closely with VA to support servicemembers and their families.
I fully support the President's commitment to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay because it is in our national security interest...
I am confident that we can proceed with transition of security responsibilities in designated areas to the ANSF.
I support the priority given to GMD in the 2010 Ballistic Missile Defense Review.