Ashton Carter actually said...

I ask Congress to support the entirety of this budget and end the deep, indiscriminate cuts that sequestration will impose.

Carter urges Congress to fully support the proposed budget to avoid harmful cuts.

05/05/2015

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I cannot suggest support and stability for the defense budget without at the same time frankly noting that not every defense dollar is spent...

I believe I understand our strategy at this time, Mr. Chairman.

I very much incline in that direction, Mr. Chairman, because I think we need to support the Ukrainians in defending themselves.

Continuing quality and excellence in the nuclear enterprise is very important. I am committed to that.