Michael G. Mullen: “I am encouraged that the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell will enhance the connection between the military and the…”

It sickened me yesterday to see security personnel, including members of the National Guard forcibly and violently clearing the path through Lafayette Square to accommodate the President's visit outside St. John's Church.

Our fellow citizens are not the enemy and must never become so.

I think actually both sides, going back to the beginning of SALT, do not want to destroy the world and that continues.

I urge you to support and encourage the expansion and deepening of these channels of communication with Russia to enhance the security of the American people and our allies.