Ashton Carter actually said...

China has and shares important responsibility for this development and has an important responsibility to reverse it.

Carter emphasizes China's role in addressing North Korea's nuclear development.

09/08/2016

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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 biggest budget priority for us strategically is Congress averting the return of sequestration

Today's security environment is dramatically different from the last 25 years, requiring new ways of investing and operating.

I have not heard that in our discussions. I'll take that back and add it.