Martin Dempsey: “We are at risk of strategy and solvency if sequestration is implemented as currently presented by law.”

The threats posed by Iran also included its support for proxies, arms trafficking, sea-based mines, and cyber activities.

Intelligence is hard, thankless work. Fortunately, we have dedicated, patriotic, and courageous men and women on the job. Thanks.

The first step will be to prevent Iran from acquiring advanced, offensive weapons by working with our partners.

Our Government's policy has been they will not get a nuclear weapon, and nothing we are talking about here today should change that policy.