Given the threat from AQAP and a recidivism rate now over 26 percent, we are in no position to let any more dangerous detainees go.

I urge you to be as forthcoming and direct about this, including information provided to or withheld from Congress on this issue.

I don't defend Fast and Furious, and I don't defend the actions of the U.S.

I've often said that Northeast Asia is the only place in the world where the interests of China, Russia, Japan, and the United States directly intersect.

I appreciate all of your testimony.

Maybe you can clear up one thing for me, and then I am going to move to others who may want to ask a question.

In the normal circumstance, how long would that have taken?

We will just keep raising it until they start giving us answers.

I just don't understand it.

I believe that if you can go from the facts, you can have a better discussion of what the policy discussions should be.

the demand for judge advocate support will continue unabated, as Chairman Webb has already indicated

I would like to express my appreciation to Senator Brown and Senator Graham for their continued service in uniform, as well as here in the Senate.

No offense, but let the record show that you personally don't like this new policy.

I think there is a decision that has been made over in DOD, and at least from my perspective, it will take a lot to turn it around.

It is refreshing to see people just kind of step up and accept responsibility.

Help the nation's job creators grow the economy and start hiring.

Right now this economy is ailing. And we don't believe, nor do I think the American people believe, that raising taxes is the answer.

Right now this economy is ailing. And we don't believe, nor do I think the American people believe, that raising taxes is the answer.