Do we understand the costs? Are we prepared to make those costs in lives?
There is no question that as I have said this morning, that my experience in Vietnam very much guided the questions.
I do not because it wasn't a recommendation.
As Secretary of Defense, I won't be signing off on reports in the same way as a private citizen.
Our relationships with these allies and partners remain extraordinarily strong.
I was one of some Republican Senators who did not want that vote to go forward.
There will be consequences, significant consequences to the management of our Defense Department.
I regret referencing the Jewish lobby. I should have said pro-Israel lobby.
I agree that with Iran's continued rejection of diplomatic overtures, further effective sanctions, both multilateral and...
If confirmed, my goal would be to continue to invest in this critical relationship.
I applaud Secretary Panetta's decision to rescind the restriction on women in direct combat.