Ashton Carter actually said...

I think your larger point, which is that there are things that we can do to help the Ukrainians help themselves.

Carter acknowledges the need for U.S. support to help Ukraine defend itself.

03/02/2015

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It sends a signal to the world--to friends and potential foes alike--of our Nation's strength and resolve.

The place may be turbulent, but our interests are clear.

America is still today the world's foremost leader, partner, and underwriter of stability and security in every region of the world.

I'm grateful that our country's leaders were able to come together last fall to avert that dismal future