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If confirmed, you have my commitment to look at the Department's reliance on the use of contractors in contingency operations and to assess what core capabilities should be retained in DOD.

If confirmed, I would work closely with Congress, throughout DOD and with our interagency partners to ensure the continued effective implementation of all of the relevant provisions of the Taiwan Relations Act.

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

The President has stated, and I agree, that the scope of the international mission in Afghanistan after 2014 should focus on two primary objectives: first, to deny safe haven to al Qaeda and its affiliates; and second, to train, advise…

A prudent manager has to look at all options when faced with significant budget pressure.

If confirmed, I will ensure future budgets and the upcoming QDR evaluate all options to maximize our strategic objectives.

I agree that our country faces a spectrum of threats and concur that strategic dispersal is a critical element in reducing risk.

I believe that pursuing negotiated reductions below New START levels would be consistent with both Article VI of the NPT and with the conclusions of the 2010 NPR.

I agree with the administration's view, as stated in the 2010 NPR, that large disparities in nuclear capabilities on either the United States or the Russian side could raise concerns.

The achievement of a full, frank, and just acknowledgement of the facts of what occurred in 1915 is in all of our interests.

I believe that the Syrian Opposition Council's fundamental motivation to end Assad's rule is consistent with U.S. interests.

The best way to weaken the Assad regime at this time is through political, diplomatic and economic pressure.

I believe that a political transition should remain our goal.

The Department should support diplomatic and intelligence efforts to inhibit the activities of Iranian proxy and terrorist groups.

If confirmed, I intend to focus intently on countering Iran's malign influence--including preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

There is room to grow and areas where we can strengthen our cooperation and partnership.

The U.S.-Armenia defense relationship is sound.

I understand that the senior military leadership have engaged in a year-long monitoring process and found that repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' has not had any impacts on readiness, effectiveness, unit cohesion, recruiting, and retention.