I hope, for the sake of these young people's lives that we are training now, that we at least have a policy decision as to whether we're going to protect them, or not.

readiness remains at troubling levels across the force

But, the discussion at that time was where to put the headquarters. And we were all promoting the idea that it should actually be in Africa.

If implemented, sequestration would force major changes to our National Strategic and Military Strategies.

Lower readiness levels and a smaller force would degrade both our capability and capacity to deter aggression.

Today's complex and dangerous global security environment demands we properly sustain and modernize our strategic capabilities.

We cannot afford to delay or reduce planned modernization for these programs any further and must provide stable, sufficient funding in fiscal year 2016 and beyond.

Risk means lives, doesn't it?

Recapitalizing our sea-based strategic deterrence force is my top priority.

We will be challenged to meet even our current level of commitments to our allies and partners around the world.

if the 21st century is to be another American century, the United States must remain an Asia-Pacific power.

we haven't done nearly as much to assist them as I believe we should.