I believe the Department's primary operational energy goal should be to ensure operational military readiness.
Reducing the Nation's dependence on foreign oil is an important national security imperative.
the concerns the Joint Chiefs have expressed about readiness come from a variety of factors, including the challenges of recovering from 10 ...
I will always give the President my most honest and informed opinion about all necessary requirements for America's national security.
By prioritizing resources for Asia and the Middle East, the current defense strategy accepts some risk in terms of the military's ability to...
The rebalance will inform the allocation of activities and resources to the Asia-Pacific.
I think the President's approach to the region has had some great success during the first term.
To secure peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia, it is important that the United States and the Republic of Kore...
Current reductions in the Army and Marine Corps are being carefully managed in order to balance risk with the right mix of capabilities nece...
I will ensure the Department continually assesses the health of the industrial base.
my broad priorities for defense energy investments will be those that: increase military capabilities, provide more mission success, and low...
The Nation's long-term energy security would benefit from a competitive, domestic renewable fuels industry; as a major consumer of liquid fu...
If confirmed, I will ensure that the Department's energy investments comply with congressional authorizations.
I agree with the Defense Department's new strategy and move to rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region while maintaining focus on challenges in...
It is vitally important that they be ready to respond to the Nation's needs, and I am concerned that further budget cuts will negatively aff...
Maintaining ready forces is a priority.
The President has been clear that U.S. economic and security interests are inextricably tied to the Asia-Pacific.
If confirmed, I will focus on strengthening our relationships, building the capacity of key allies and partners.
