Ashton Carter actually said...

The Defense Department's primary responsibility with regard to the nuclear agreement is to ensure that the President has all military option...

this new deal--when implemented--will place significant limitations on Iran that will effectively cut off its pathways to the fissile materi...

The Administration is fully aware of the threat posed by the Iranian ballistic missile program.

The Department remains prepared and postured to bolster the security of regional partners, including Israel, to defend against aggression.