Ash Carter: “If confirmed, I will make this a high priority and hold our senior leaders, civilian and military, accountable.”

Iran's ballistic missile activities pose a significant threat to the Joint Force and our regional allies and partners, particularly Israel.

The United States will not ignore attempts to interfere with our democratic processes.

Chairman McCain, I appreciate your comments to our Service Chiefs about the damage the CR can do to our institution.

The international community, United Nations Security Council and especially the other six-party powers must hold North Korea accountable for this latest act and heighten the pressure on North Korea.