Michael G. Mullen: “It's very important that we retain anybody who has talent and in fact is contributing, despite their sexual orientation.”

The defense of our Nation is the greatest challenge we face.

A fully-integrated foreign policy requires a fully-resourced approach. Our troops, Foreign Service officers and development experts work side-by-side in unprecedented and ever-increasing cooperation as they execute our strategic programs.

In slashing resettlement, the president is taking a recklessly narrow view of how best to put America first.

by welcoming refugees, the United States revitalizes its democracy and its economy, helps preserve or restore stability in volatile regions of the world, and builds respect.