We have been a central actor in these crises. We carry some responsibility to work with Europe to respond.
I believe that America has a vested interest in helping preserve this European Project.
The European Union plays a critical role in the U.S. foreign policy agenda.
The European Project was an American project.
The United States has to lead Europe in forging a strategy for Europe's east.
I do believe that the EU is in crisis, and I do believe that it is at risk of unraveling.
The EU-U.S. relationship is actually the backbone of the western alliance.
You can certainly view all of these challenges that we have listed--Russian aggression, the Greek crisis, the migration ...
I think we need to have a recognition that military influence is the method of last resort for the Russians.
DOD cannot be the only agency crafting a proper response to the threats stemming out of Moscow.
You know, we are comfortable with an uncomfortable relationship with you right now.