Russian-backed protracted conflicts in countries like Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia are incompatible with our strategic interest in a prosperous and peaceful Europe.
Last month marked 6 years since Russia invaded Ukraine, 6 years of conflict in Ukraine, and it is not cold by any means.
I think that there is no coincidence that the act of war started when they were unable to control the political side of things as Ukraine wa...
We must continue to defend Europe against Russia's attempts to undermine rule of law, democracy, and sovereignty.
We need to convince our European allies that they should not just merely extend European sanctions on the Russian Federation; they need to e...
I want to underscore--and I know, General, you mentioned this in your opening remarks--the importance and how well-received exercise Defende...
I must tell you I am going to direct my remarks on what I think is exhibit A of this.
It is our responsibility to fix those, the same way it is to fix any repairs here in this room.
The U.S. Government has done nothing, in terms of delaying action to deal with it, and a responsibility they statutorily have themselves.
I don't have the luxury of picking which threat to this Nation I am not going to defend.
This is important in so many respects for the U.S. Government's responsibility. It does make it different. We do have to act.