We have to go back to establishing the same deterrence that we practiced during the Cold War in my view.

Do you anticipate capabilities beyond intelligence assessment?

The cohesion of NATO is being directly threatened by Russia.

Despite the region's four significant challenges since my last report to you, we have strengthened America's network of alliances and partnerships.

We need to bring the international community together with respect to Russia and their lack of movement on the Minsk.

We have a populace in Afghanistan who supports our presence there.

America's interests in the Asia-Pacific region are deep and enduring.

It's vitally important that we continue to invest in our relationship during this critical period so as not to squander the extraordinary progress that has been achieved.

Is it the position, to your knowledge, of the Secretary of Defense?

The most immediate threat is the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

The budget process is broken. It is why we are sitting here today.

For the third you would like to keep, do you think that is a good way to get to be a four-star?

Are our allies and our adversaries having this same problem with pilot shortages?

The submarines are the most survivable element of it; the ICBMs are the most ready; the bombers are the most flexible.

I urge Secretary Tillerson to reconsider his attendance at NATO next month and send a strong signal of our unwavering support for the alliance.

To the extent that laws and policies are being outpaced, tell us what you need. Let us know what you need.

I agree with the experts on Tuesday's panel regarding the importance of responding strongly to Russia's fielding of a missile system in violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces, or INF, Treaty.

When I am told 355 ships is the requirement, I believe that.