Ashton Carter actually said...

the Border Patrol Agents were telling us we need more boots on the ground.

Carter emphasizes the need for more personnel at the border based on Border Patrol feedback.

03/15/2016

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I was disappointed that it failed.

What we need is what I hope is going on now, which is a true budget agreement.

It's a sovereign decision by Iraq, but, I'll tell you, we're not uninterested in it.

The United States will continue to lead the Alliance as NATO adapts to evolving challenges on its eastern and southern flanks.