I assure you that you are no more surprised to see me back than I am.
I thank the committee for your confidence in my leadership and your enduring, steadfast support of the military.
Iraq's ability to plan and conduct legitimate elections--to include the recently concluded provincial elections--is a significant demonstrat...
Though the ISF are becoming increasingly more capable, they still need our assistance providing critical enabling capabilities like logistic...
I'm firmly committed to a competitive process.
The future direction of the F-22 program lies in factors such as compliance with the requirements of the current National Military Strategy.
The plan gives commanders the flexibility to pause the redeployment of combat brigades temporarily for the period immediately before and aft...
Yes, care for our wounded warriors are enduring requirements for DOD.
A strong political, diplomatic, and civilian capacity-building effort can advance progress and lay a foundation for lasting peace and securi...
The issues that often arise between the demands of military operations and of other intelligence requirements have to do with the capacity o...
While the Army Field Manual has proven adequate for the DOD, I think the CIA is in the best position to judge whether or not the Army Field ...
The idea of making the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (CNGB) a member of the JCS has been debated for quite some time.
Although Pakistan continues to assist in the fight against extremists, its participation does not come without a domestic price.
Your point that the Guard and Reserve are manned by professionals is a very good one.
I reaffirm my belief that CNGB should not be a member of the JCS.
Our civilian institutions of diplomacy and development have been chronically undermanned and underfunded for far too long.
I think the ISF have made enormous progress during my time in Iraq, both quantitatively and, more important, qualitatively. There is still a...
I have worked with the Dean in his time at the LBJ School, and it has been wonderful.
