Kay Hagan: “I want to ask you one closing question, and that is, in your view, if you can, what are the top three things that…”

I certainly understand the dilemma that goes with what you're going to do after the birth of your child.

While a strong moderate military force is essential, I do believe success on the battlefield can only set the condition for the political solution in Syria.

I think that's very important, because it certainly would degrade their capability.

I also think it's critical that the people of Syria have an alternative other than ISIS or other radical terrorist groups like it or the Assad regime.