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.
May 5, 2015
A nickel and dime approach to defense, as you say, is not the right one. We need a longer horizon than that.
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
Yes, I am concerned about the risk the Department of Defense (DOD) is forced to accept in global infrastructure maintenance.
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
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
you need to tell people that they cannot look at the difficulties we have... and conclude that America is eclipsed or losing its power.
Apr 5, 2015
passing TPP is as important to me as another aircraft carrier. It would deepen our alliances and partnerships abroad and underscore our lasting commitment to the Asia-Pacific. And it would help us promote a global order that reflects both…
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
Failure to address the impact of both the Syrian government and the Islamic State in the Iraq and the Levant's (ISIL) brutal attacks on the Syrian population will only lead to further fighting in Syria and to an increase in Syrian refugees.
Mar 23, 2015
We have an obligation to do that, and we've made that clear, right from the beginning of the train-and-equip program.
Mar 23, 2015
Russian military objectives in Syria conflict with U.S. national security interests where their actions do not match their stated intent to combat ISIL or emphasize solely the defense of Bashar al-Assad.
Mar 23, 2015
What we need is what I hope is going on now, which is a true budget agreement.
Mar 23, 2015
Current efforts to counter Iran's influence build on and strengthen our previous efforts.
Mar 23, 2015
I believe that General Dunford received, just last week--from Prime Minister Abadi, in no uncertain terms, the statement that he will not work with the Russians.
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
Ultimately the future of the Alliance is assured by its shared political values of human rights, democratic governance, and respect for the rule of law.
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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