Ash Carter: “The goal of United States policy in Syria is to end the Syrian war--civil war.”

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

Chairman McCain, I appreciate your comments to our Service Chiefs about the damage the CR can do to our institution.

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.

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