Maintaining personnel critical technical skills will be an increasingly important challenge for DOD.
The United States is firm in its commitment to Taiwan's self-defense needs under the Taiwan Relations Act.
If confirmed, I will continue to work with the State Department to monitor progress throughout the transition and provide Congress with info...
If confirmed, I expect we will continue to recognize their service and achievements based on the contributions they make toward mission acco...
If confirmed, I will look forward to participating in any interagency discussion of the merits of extending selective service registration t...
Accountability is always the most important tool for leader evaluation.
I applaud... Secretary Panetta's decision to rescind the restriction on women in direct combat.
If confirmed, I plan to fully support the Department's efforts to implement the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violenc...
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is vital to training the exceptional officers upon which our military relies, including in cyber...
In today's complex global environment, cyber threats pose an increasingly serious challenge to national security.
I understand that the Department has embarked on a deliberate path to develop the technologies to weaponize Directed Energy.
I understand that last year the President approved the Department's Strategic Guidance which provided priorities as well as force sizing dir...
If confirmed, I will work with DOD and congressional leaders to address this challenge.
If I am confirmed, I look forward to working with you on this important issue that affects so many families.
If confirmed, I will build on existing cooperation and ensure DOD continues to engage in regular consultations at high levels with Azerbaija...
If confirmed, I will consider what additional steps could further strengthen our military relationship with Israel.
If confirmed, I will continue to explore ways to deepen our alliance cooperation with Japan and South Korea.
Our relationships with these allies and partners remain extraordinarily strong.
