Ashton Carter actually said...

If confirmed I would direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics to develop and implement policies that...

I believe it is important that the United States continue its close collaboration with other governments to stop the flow of foreign fighter...

If confirmed, I will work closely with Congress to ensure that DMDC has the necessary resources to execute its mission.

What is particularly tragic is that sequestration is not a result of an economic emergency or a recession.