“We believe that our standing as a steady and reliable partner and supplier of defense equipment and technology is critical for us to maintain our position as an Asian-Pacific player.”
“I will tell you I think that the intelligence community -- I'm not going to speak for them -- I think they were surprised, ... I think some of them are kicking themselves that after looking at the preparations for this test for literally weeks, that we were not in a position to be able to ... predict what kind of test this was.”
“It's one of the most significant military modernizations in history. And anyone who would deny that I think is simply trying to avoid a difficult truth,”
“It's one of the most significant military modernizations in history. And anyone who would deny that I think is simply trying to avoid a difficult truth.”
“The problem is, the longer this goes on, the harder it becomes. The worst truth is that bin Laden is welcomed in much of Pakistan, and can hide out and be protected by the local community with something close to impunity.”
