Ash Carter: “We will continue to meet our commitments to our friends and allies in the region, especially Israel.”

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

"Up-or-out" isn't broken--in fact, it's an essential and highly successful system--but it's also not perfect.

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

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.