Chuck Hagel: “I fully support the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and value the service of all those who fight for our country.”

The Chinese are watching this as relates to Taiwan, the Iranians, the North Koreans -- all countries are watching this, and watching the U.S. response to it, and the West response to it.

The President has said, many times, still strongly believes, that Assad has lost the legitimacy to govern his own people.

Climate change is a national security threat.

The President has determined that closing it is a national security imperative.