Ashton Carter actually said...

We know that these programs are being abused; we just can't agree on what extent they're being abused.

Discussing the abuse of entitlement programs and the need for accountability.

02/13/2013

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America needs to lead. I'm happy to have us lead. We have, by far and away, more capability than anybody else.

We need others to get in the game. Particularly, we need those in the region to play their part.

We want to pick our people. We don't want people forced to serve us.

Yes, I believe the United States is effectively deterring potential adversaries from directly threatening the United States and our allies.