The President has stated, and I agree, that the scope of the international mission in Afghanistan after 2014 should focus on two primary obj...
If confirmed, I will ensure future budgets and the upcoming QDR evaluate all options to maximize our strategic objectives.
The Department must take care of its people, not only while they are serving, but it is an obligation that continues through the transition ...
I believe the Navy and the Department of Agriculture also need to be involved.
The health and well-being of our servicemembers, their families, and civilian employees is of the utmost importance to me.
I support the President's commitment to a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent as long as nuclear weapons exist.
The ability of militant and terrorist networks to operate on Pakistani soil poses a threat to the United States, Pakistan, and other countri...
I believe the United States should continue to support France's strong actions to counter al Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb's eff...
I support the continuation of energy initiatives that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Defense mission.
I support efforts to reduce the military's energy needs and diversify supplies in order to increase military effectiveness.
Sexual assault is a horrible crime and cannot be tolerated, ignored, or condoned in DOD.
If confirmed, I will work with State Department and USAID in conducting the required risk assessment of contingency contracting from not jus...
I agree that the Taiwan Relations Act has contributed to peace and stability in the region for over 30 years.
A prudent manager has to look at all options when faced with significant budget pressure.
I agree that our country faces a spectrum of threats and concur that strategic dispersal is a critical element in reducing risk.
The achievement of a full, frank, and just acknowledgement of the facts of what occurred in 1915 is in all of our interests.
The best way to weaken the Assad regime at this time is through political, diplomatic and economic pressure.
The Department should support diplomatic and intelligence efforts to inhibit the activities of Iranian proxy and terrorist groups.
