Ashton Carter actually said...

I agree with you, also, about the Assad regime. It's a reason why Assad can't be part of the future of that country.

Our military efforts in Syria are intended to defeat ISIL and regain, for local forces, the territory now being tyrannized by ISIL.

There are many things that we work with China on, but there are certain aspects of Chinese behavior that are very disturbing to us.

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