Ashton Carter actually said...

I am honored by his trust and confidence, and also by the prospect of serving once again the troops and the country that I love so much.

Carter expresses gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Secretary of Defense.

02/03/2015

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No, the Department has sufficient authorities under the Iraq Train and Equip Fund authority to provide assistance to military and other secu...

We will continue our efforts to degrade and defeat ISIL, which poses a threat to the United States and the international community.

I very much would like, and we would very much welcome--and we've repeatedly said this--working with those countries on the ground.

France, the UK, and Germany's decision to expand their counter-ISIL operations will significantly enhance the Coalition's efforts.