02/21/2013
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"We need a Secretary of Defense, and we do. The acts of today by North Korea demonstrates that. What is going on in Iran demonstrates that. But we need the right Secretary of Defense."
"The Egyptian military has played a stabilizing role during Egypt's transition."
"When I look at Egypt, I do not see very many Jeffersonian Democrats, but I believe the Egyptian military has acted with great professionalism and restraint."
"We must maintain the strength of this relationship to enable us to assist and influence Egypt's military leaders."