Mar 23, 2015
The Department continuously reviews its overseas force posture and looks holistically at how best to balance forward-stationed forces.
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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Mar 23, 2015
the conflict in Syria will not end until Assad is gone, as he has lost legitimacy to govern Syria.
Mar 23, 2015
The Department's efforts in Syria are aimed at degrading and defeating ISIL.
Mar 23, 2015
It's a sovereign decision by Iraq, but, I'll tell you, we're not uninterested in it.
Mar 23, 2015
The United States will not let Russia determine our strategy nor cooperate in efforts that run counter United States interests.
Mar 23, 2015
Current efforts to counter Iran's influence build on and strengthen our previous efforts.
Mar 23, 2015
The Assad regime bears overwhelming responsibility for the crisis in Syria, which has destabilized the region by displacing more than 12 million people both within Syria and as refugees abroad.
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