It is hard for anyone born after 1945 to imagine a world where the oceans - the global commons - are not open for trade and commerce or where freedom of navigation is imperiled. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
Freedom of navigation, as ensured by the Navy, is critical to America's ability to project power by moving men and equipment over 70 percent of the earth's surface and to maintaining world trade and commerce. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
As the Navy gets smaller, the world's oceans are becoming more dangerous. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
When the Jewish state of Israel is strong, Jewish communities worldwide are also strong. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
In World War II, America was the Arsenal of Democracy, providing war materiel to our Allies that ultimately led to victory over tyranny. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
The American voter knows that we cannot protect the seas and our interests overseas unless we have ships that can fight and deliver Marines… — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
I never wanted Mark Esper's job. I just wanted to see Mark Esper succeed and do a great job as secretary of Defense. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
The men appear to have a special blend of GOP DNA: Rubio and Cruz appeal to both the key social conservative and defense hawk… — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
By interacting with NATO vessels on E.U. anti-piracy duty, the Chinese are gaining valuable insights in to Western naval doctrine. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
The United States Navy is of critical importance to the defense of this country and to maintaining freedom of the seas internationally. — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
My job as the national security adviser is to distill and present to the president the views and options that come from the various… — Robert C. O'Brien Copy Share Image
