John Kerry actually said...

I think he felt very, very strongly that it was important for us to be in our strongest posture, that the United States needed to speak with...

I think it would be helpful to you, as you were asking the question, because I am very concerned about the foundation of your question, the ...

I know Mike Rogers, in particular, in one conversation, talked about, you know, the need to not have the display of your--you know, you have...

The President is asking only for the power to make certain that the United States of America means what we say.