JOHN M. McHUGH: “It is in America's national interest to play a constructive role in helping defuse any tensions.”

As Russian-backed forces rolled into Ukraine, annexed Crimea, and threatened regional stability, our soldiers rapidly deployed to Eastern Europe in a demonstration of U.S. commitment and resolve.

I believe in both Korea and outside of Korea, there is a need to have a joint combined arms capability which would require ground forces.

Not a bailout, not a subsidy, not a loan. Our own money.

No Federal obligation is more important than protecting national security.