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.
If confirmed, my goal would be to continue to invest in this critical relationship.
I applaud Secretary Panetta's decision to rescind the restriction on women in direct combat.
If confirmed, I would continue this progress in implementing the NAP and ensure the Department continues to lead by exam...
I view the Department's shaping and prevention efforts as vital to our overall national security.
I believe that the JSF will be a core component of Israel's qualitative military edge (QME).
If confirmed, I will continue our longstanding commitments to all of our Treaty allies, including Japan.
Japan is the linchpin of our presence in Asia.
Energy security is central to national security.
Naval presence will continue to be vital if we are to rebalance toward the Asia Pacific while maintaining our defense co...
Industry is our partner in defending this Nation and I fully recognize the vital role it plays in our national security.
This is a far ranging issue that will warrant significant attention from me, if confirmed.
Sequestration may have irreversible impacts in the long term.
I believe that we should make available to Taiwan those defense articles and defense services which enable Taiwan to mai...
If confirmed, working with the Secretary of State and other interagency counterparts, I would carefully consider any ini...
If confirmed, I will work to uphold and prioritize our security commitments in the Asia-Pacific region.
