CSPAN2 Today In Washington March 12, 2013
I remain concerned about whether the administrations priorities are when we weaken our presence in the region of such huge strategic importance to our National Security. Let me ask you, will our removal of an Aircraft Carrier from the persian gulf affect our ability to deter iranian action in the gulf . Or elsewhere in the region . Obviously, it is more difficult for us to reassure our friends and to deter iran, but i believe that a strong statement of political will and the forces i have their right now would cause iran to take pause before they decide to try to take advantage of what is not ...