Speeches are official statements of the Department of Defense.
Remarks by Secretary Carter on the Force of the Future
Remarks by Secretary Carter at the Global Chiefs of Mission Conference
Remarks Introducing Afghan President Ashraf Ghani
Opening Summary -- House Armed Services Committee (Budget Request)
Submitted Statement -- House Armed Services Committee (Budget Request)
McAleese/Credit Suisse Defense Programs Conference
Statement on the President’s Request for Authorization to Use Military Force Against ISIL before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Ceremonial Swearing-In
Opening Summary -- House Appropriations Committee-Defense (Budget Request)
Submitted Statement -- House Appropriations Committee-Defense (Budget Request)
Opening Summary -- Senate Armed Services Committee (Budget Request)
Submitted Statement -- Senate Armed Services Committee (Budget Request)