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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 21, 2016

The actions of the Iranians with respect to our sailors was unprofessional; it was outrageous.

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Mar 21, 2016

Our view is that everybody ought to resolve those peacefully and not militarize those features.

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Mar 21, 2016

It is the single region of greatest consequence for America's future.

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Mar 21, 2016

DOD must now prepare for and seek to prevent the possibility of a conflict that extends into space, and we are.

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Mar 21, 2016

We are constantly evaluating our relationship with China and China's behavior, including in the South China Sea, where I emphasize we have very serious concerns about their aggressive militarization there.

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Mar 21, 2016

No attack--no attack--will affect our resolve to accelerate the defeat of ISIL.

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Mar 15, 2016

You requested to allow TSA to increase the Passenger Security Fee $1 to $6.60? I mean, that is a big jump.

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Mar 15, 2016

Why are we not pushing this more? I mean, if it is going to save us money...

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Mar 15, 2016

the Border Patrol Agents were telling us we need more boots on the ground.

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Mar 8, 2016

On March 9, 2016, Secretary Carter approved the final Implementation Plans for the Full Integration of Women in the Military including the Department of the Navy.

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Feb 28, 2016

Black these guys out. Make them doubt their communications, make it impossible for them to dominate and tyrannize the population in the territory they are and just whack away with this as we are whacking away with everything else. We have…

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Feb 24, 2016

I just don't think that is appropriate.

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