Foreign policy is all about a universe of bad decisions, imperfect decisions; every situation is different. The dynamics, the atmospherics, the people, the pressures, the geopolitical realities shift.

I'm a supporter of Israel, always have been.

Things aren't getting better; they're getting worse. The White House is completely disconnected from reality. It's like they're just making it up as they go along. The reality is that we're losing in Iraq.

The United Nations has a critical role to play in promoting stability, security, democracy, human rights, and economic development. The UN is as relevant today as at any time in its history, but it needs reform.

You can have all the capabilities; if you don't have the quality people, you don't have much.

Bogging down large armies in historically complex, dangerous areas ends in disaster.

I am fully supportive of 'open service' and committed to LGBT military families.