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 unilateral, may be ...
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.