If confirmed, I will work with State Department and USAID in conducting the required risk assessment of contingency cont...
Sexual assault is a horrible crime and cannot be tolerated, ignored, or condoned in DOD.
I support efforts to reduce the military's energy needs and diversify supplies in order to increase military effectivene...
I support the continuation of energy initiatives that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Defense mission.
I believe the United States should continue to support France's strong actions to counter al Qaeda in the Lands of the I...
The ability of militant and terrorist networks to operate on Pakistani soil poses a threat to the United States, Pakista...
I support the President's commitment to a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent as long as nuclear weapons exist...
The health and well-being of our servicemembers, their families, and civilian employees is of the utmost importance to m...
I believe the Navy and the Department of Agriculture also need to be involved.
The Department must take care of its people, not only while they are serving, but it is an obligation that continues thr...
If confirmed, I will ensure future budgets and the upcoming QDR evaluate all options to maximize our strategic objective...
The President has stated, and I agree, that the scope of the international mission in Afghanistan after 2014 should focu...
If confirmed, I would work closely with Congress, throughout DOD and with our interagency partners to ensure the continu...
If confirmed, you have my commitment to look at the Department's reliance on the use of contractors in contingency opera...
If confirmed, I will assess the strike fighter capability mix, the progress of the F-35, and the state of the F/A-18 pro...
If confirmed, I will ensure the Department actively supports foreign military sales of U.S.
If confirmed, I will be fully committed to combating this crime and determined in reducing the instance of sexual assaul...
I am concerned about the Nation's dependence on foreign oil.
