Deterrence is complex, and it requires a deep understanding of the adversary.

Here we are, trying to fit the defense posture of this country, subsequent to all those events, within caps that were established five years ago.

The budget control caps were set in 2011.

It is my pleasure to introduce the President's nominee to be our next Ambassador to Lithuania, Anne Hall.

I am so sorry.

One of the top priorities of this Committee is to wage the battle against criminals who are constantly trying to swindle American seniors out of their hard-earned savings.

Do you know what is in your suitcase?

an important manpower issue that is facing the Air Force and that affects operations is the shortage of drone pilots.

I want to thank you, General Welsh, for coming with your wife last winter to visit the air refueling wing in Bangor.

That represents one of the largest deployments in the past decade.

It's pretty disappointing that...

I would suggest that we have to.

So, selection of leaders is a crucial element, looking for innovative and willingness to move.

I think we should know that and it should be publicity and we should name and shame those companies--those countries, because this is entirely unacceptable.

The lack of capacity to deal with drug imports, it seems to me, is something that is a real strategic and tactical challenge.

I'm afraid that the Syrian refugee crisis is a precursor of a larger refugee crisis that we could be facing over the next 10 to 20 years.

I think you've helped to create an institution that will serve this country well for some period of time.

I wonder if it isn't time to stop and say, do we need a new strategy other than trying to just kill our enemies as they arise?