May 20, 2015
We have serious concerns with Iranian malign activities outside of the nuclear issue.
Ash Carter
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Ashton B. Carter is a prominent figure in American politics, known for his service as the 25th United States Secretary of Defense from 2015 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter has had a distinguished career in public service and academia, focusing on national security and defense policy. He has also held various positions within the Department of Defense and has been involved in significant defense initiatives and reforms during his tenure. Carter is recognized for his expertise in technology and its implications for military strategy.
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May 20, 2015
The current drawdown plan uses a time-phased approach for the withdrawal of United States forces.
May 20, 2015
I believe he's genuine, he's trying to create there, which is one he calls it, I think, a decentralized Iraq.
May 5, 2015
Much like in December 2013, our only choice is to come together to find a real solution that reflects our strength and security as a Nation.
May 5, 2015
more needs to be done and it is essential that we amend the BCA caps so that we can achieve the defense funding levels necessary to properly support our installations.
May 5, 2015
Letting that happen would be unwise and unsafe for our national defense, over both the short and long term.
May 5, 2015
The big influencer, if there is anything that will influence Russian behavior, is the combination of economic sanctions and the fall in oil prices.
May 5, 2015
I think that the amount of money we have requested and the manner in which we have requested it meets the national security strategy of the United States.
May 5, 2015
Yes, I am concerned about the risk the Department of Defense (DOD) is forced to accept in global infrastructure maintenance.
May 5, 2015
I therefore appeal to members of Congress, from both parties, to start looking for ways to find a truly bipartisan compromise.
May 5, 2015
National security is bigger than our Department and today's world because of the complexity of the threats.
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