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One particular way to support the Nation's defense infrastructure is to support international sales of American defense manufacturing.

If confirmed, I will assess the balance of strike fighter capability, and the state of the F/A-18 production line.

I recognize that competition in all acquisition programs, including tactical aviation production, is key to affordability, to innovation, and to a strong industrial base.

I think it is necessary for the Department to examine its infrastructure and eliminate excess.

The United States will not build any U.S. bases in Australia.

Countering terrorism in Africa, just as elsewhere in the world, is a multi-faceted problem requiring a whole-of-government solution.

The objective of our relations with Azerbaijan and Armenia should be to strengthen each nation's political independence and contributions to broader regional security and stability.

I support the administration position that NATO's door remains open.

It is prudent to give consideration to how improved ties with one country might affect the broader region.

The United States has a shared interest with Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan to partner on the development of each nation as a contributor of security and stability to the broader region.

We should continue to fully support Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity as we seek to work on practical steps with Russia to promote stability and security on the ground and ultimately, a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

I believe that the United States should continue to support Georgia's territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and remain steadfast in non-recognition of the occupied territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

I recognize the many shared interests and current cooperation between the United States and Azerbaijan across the foreign policy, economics, energy, and cultural spheres.

I believe that the Taiwan Relations Act has contributed to peace and stability in the region for over 30 years.

I agree with the President that longstanding norms guiding state behavior, including the law of armed conflict, also apply in cyberspace.

I believe that a number of important steps have been taken to deter malicious activity in cyberspace, but that the United States must do more to protect public and private networks from cyber threats.

The President has made clear that the United States will respond to hostile acts in cyberspace as we would any other threat to our country.

DOD has the mission to defend the Nation in cyberspace and to support a whole-of-government effort to address cyber threats.