"I strongly support U.S. accession to the Law of the Sea Convention."
"Becoming a party to the Law of the Sea Convention would enhance the U.S. security posture around the globe."
"The Iranian nuclear threat is a much bigger one. It is very clear that if Iran gets nuclear weapons that other nations will start to do the same thing."
"the unacceptably high rate of unemployment of folks exiting military service."
"allowing budget sequestration--the cavalier discussions I've seen in some newspapers recently by Members of Congress about the fact that it's reality and we probably can't change it makes absolutely n..."
"It is still kind of hard to contemplate that if confirmed you would be the first enlisted person to hold the position of Secretary of Defense."
"To my way of thinking, that's the way you ought to make revenue and spending decisions, in accord with a budget, rather than through gimmicks like sequester."
"I think the country is at its strongest when we balance military strength with diplomatic strength, economic strength, and strength of our moral example."
"I know you agree that the massive security failures, such as those witnessed in Benghazi that cost the lives of four brave Americans, simply cannot happen again."
"Republicans thought they were embracing the Tea Party and at times it turns into the Donner party."
"Republican leaders are themselves engaging in actions and rhetoric that previously would have been limited to fringe elements of the Republican Party."