U.S. State Attorneys General

The best defense is a good offense.

Peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific is essential and is important for the United States to project strength and reassure our allies, particularly in light of the actions of China and North Korea.

I am very concerned about stability in the Asia-Pacific area even as we see all kinds of conflagrations in the Middle East, as well as in Africa and other parts.

We have relationships... with over 200 academic institutions.

Cyber is a high-demand/low-density capability, just like ISR, just like SOF, just like ballistic missile defense.

We need to do that for everybody to come together.

We all know that Russia interfered with our elections.

Do you think that we as a country are relying too heavily on the Special Ops forces to handle too many missions?

The congressional armed services committees have brought about many acquisition improvements to the DOD acquisition process

Would a reduction in funding to the State and USAID make your job easier or make your job harder?

The relationship to the State Department is indescribably critical.

I hope you all will take a look at spreading the opportunity around, because there are a lot of small businesses all over the country who could provide the kind of innovation that you are seeking.

I think that is a really good idea, although we have a lot of innovators and idea folks all over the country, also in Hawaii.

Senator, no is the answer. We both adhere to the Law of Armed Conflict.

There are no legal requirements that President Obama's successors adhere to the same rules.

The rules include the requirement for a 'near certainty' that the terrorist target was present and that no civilians would be injured or killed.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank both of our witnesses for your service.

I understand why they did it at the time. But in today's environment, I have to and must rely on this commercial industry to get things done.

So especially with the threat of North Korea, how do you go about determining what resources you would place with regard to the needs of our combatant commanders?

I do not like to disagree with my good friend Harry Harris.

If you ever get to Hawaii, please do so.

The majority of the changes have limited Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) West's ability to conduct operations and activities

The State Partnership Program delivers quality, long lasting relationships and capability with partner nations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

It's in America's interests to deepen our diplomacy in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, while backing up peaceful resolution of disputes with undisputed, credible combat power.