Mark Esper: “Baghdadi and the thugs who followed him were responsible for some of the most brutal atrocities of our time. His death…”

I think it's out there. I think there are too many have been cowed by fear of Donald Trump, humiliating them, calling them names, whatever the case may be, and we need to give them the space to grow.

the Iranians should not mistake our restraint for weakness.

I don’t see that the president is always getting good advice.

We wouldn't put any service member in a situation where it affects life, health, and safety.