The Obama administration is lacking both conviction in the nation's greatness and commitment to American values; this poses a dangerous threat to the United States.

The Administration’s growing gap between the newest defense strategy and budget makes more sense when viewed in the context of the administration’s domestic priorities. Just as President Obama wants to raise taxes on some Americans in order to pay for others, the administration is weakening America’s military strength in order to pay for expansive domestic federal programs.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's declaration that the United States will play a role in South China Sea territorial issues must be backed by a commitment to take naval action to counter Chinese aggression.

To defend US interests in the Asia-Pacific region, policymakers must ensure the nation has the necessary air power capabilities to contend with the vast distances, limited basing options, and pronounced threat to assured success.

America remains the best hope for international peace and security in the world. And it is incumbent upon our country’s leaders to consistently make the case for a strong defense.

The Obama-Medvedev treaty for bilateral arms control is plagued with a variety of problems and deserves detailed deliberation, not rushed passage, in the Senate.

Luncheon address delivered at The Transatlantic Law Forum's Fifth Annual Conference. Delivered at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany.

The United States should prepare diplomati­cally and militarily for a potential crisis with China.