Michael G. Mullen

The START treaty allows for deployment and further development of conventional strike weapons, which are designed to hit targets any place in the world in 60 minutes or less.

I believe that our debt is the greatest threat to our national security.

USAID and its civilian partners play a critical role in Afghanistan, and need more resources to continue to perform the challenging task of rebuilding Afghanistan.

Adding the CNGB as a member of the JCS would be redundant and harmful.

Our ongoing discussions lead me to believe that drug abuse represents both a symptom and a problem that fuels the worsening of other conditions.

Yes. Al Qaeda and associated Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs) aggressively use the Internet to disseminate their ideology and propaganda; to radicalize, recruit, and mobilize new members; to coordinate operations; and, to generate…

The strategy should make maximum use of the resources influx we now have to build towards an economic structure that benefits the majority of Afghans and does not facilitate the empowerment of exploitive elite.

Ratification of these two agreements would greatly benefit our national security.

Retrenchment brought about by short-sighted cuts could well lead to costlier and more tragic consequences later.

I hope you will reinforce the President's commitment made during the State of the Union Address and recommend a veto of any 2012 defense bill that contains earmarks.

I am encouraged that the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell will enhance the connection between the military and the American public.

Our debt is our greatest national security threat.