Obama Picks Carter for Pentagon as Hagel Avoids Ceremony

The video introduces Ashton Carter as the nominee for Secretary of Defense, highlighting his extensive experience and contributions to the Pentagon. Carter is recognized for his innovative and reformative work, including dismantling weapons of mass destruction and cutting inefficient programs. Facing budget cuts, Carter pledges strategic and military advice to the President and commitment to the military. His academic background as a physicist and Rhodes Scholar, along with his teaching and government lab experience, further underscore his qualifications.

Who was nominated to succeed Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense?

• Leon Panetta

• James Mattis

• John Kerry

• Ashton Carter

What is one of Ashton Carter's notable contributions as an innovator?

• Developing new nuclear weapons

• Building new aircraft carriers

• Dismantling weapons of mass destruction

• Increasing military spending

What significant challenge is the Pentagon facing that Carter is expected to address?

• Slashing its budget by half a trillion dollars

• Expanding global military bases

• Developing new fighter jets

• Increasing military personnel

What does Ashton Carter pledge to provide if confirmed in his new role?

• More nuclear weapons

• New military bases

• Candid strategic advice

• Increased military funding

What is Ashton Carter's academic background?

• He is a historian

• He is a biologist

• He is a physicist

• He is a chemist