Ash Carter

I support the President's commitment to vetoing any bill that locks in sequestration, because to do otherwise would be both unsafe and wasteful.

It is a national priority, and it ought to be funded out of the defense budget.

I thank you for the opportunity to be before this committee today and to continue that process of coordination and consultation with you.

Taking the fight to ISIL requires that we be flexible and patient in our efforts.

The President has outlined a framework for the authorities he believes will be necessary to pursue this long-term campaign.

Nuclear weapons don't actually cost that much.

If confirmed, I will work closely with Congress to ensure that DMDC has the necessary resources to execute its mission.

If confirmed I would direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics to develop and implement policies that achieved these goals.

I believe it is important that the United States continue its close collaboration with other governments to stop the flow of foreign fighters into the region.

A safe, secure, and reliable nuclear deterrent is essential to national security, and, if confirmed, ensuring the viability of plans for its future needs will be a priority for me.

In response to Russia's violation of the INF Treaty, the United States should consider a comprehensive strategy of diplomatic, economic, and military responses.

My 50-year vision is for an Arctic region that remains stable and free of conflict, where nations continue act responsibly in a spirit of trust and cooperation.

The U.S. approach to the Arctic should support our core objectives to ensure security and promote defense cooperation.

An important purpose of our posture is also to assure our friends and partners, such as Japan, Korea, and Singapore, that the United States is fully committed to the security of the Asia-Pacific region.

An important purpose of our posture in the Asia Pacific region is to deter aggression by any power, including Russia.

An important purpose of United States force posture in the Pacific Region is to deter aggression on the Korean Peninsula.

If confirmed, I will make this a high priority and hold our senior leaders, civilian and military, accountable.

Every dollar wasted is a dollar we don't have to provide our troops with the training and equipment they need.

If confirmed, I plan to continue the Department's efforts to effectively implement each provision.

The Ohio Replacement Program is a vital component of our nuclear deterrence strategy.

I reject the notion that Russia should be afforded a 'sphere of influence.'

If confirmed, I will assess humanitarian operations and assistance in the Kurdistan region.

DOD should support humanitarian operations when the Department has a unique capability to contribute.

I define priorities for United States military assistance to Taiwan based on an evaluation and assessment of its requirements.

I am firmly committed to maintaining Taiwan's self-defense capability, consistent with our one-China policy.