It is critical that we continue to implement this longstanding commitment.
Yes, he wouldn't be overly delighted with sequestration and with the current funding level and proposed funding level going forward?
We have to remember that half the population of the world and half of its economy is in that region...
According to NATO guidelines, we ask our NATO allies to devote at least 2 percent of their GDP to defense.
If we don't stand behind our word on that article, then our word really does mean nothing.
You don't advocate a diminishment of the resources we are spending with regard to the Middle East or Russia and Europe at this point, do you...
I think we can acknowledge that the National Guard is a very integral part of what your mission will be.
The rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region, as the term goes, is in my eyes a commitment to continue the pivotal American military role in the...
We can meet both of these objectives, and we must.
Mr. Chairman, this is concerning.
So do you require a monitoring of that process?
After the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, multiple layers of security were put in place to protect our aviation system.
I thank the Chairman for holding today's hearing.
The threat is evolving. As it evolves, we cannot remain stagnant.
Not local. Federal sharing information with locals. The other way.
It is astonishing to hear that this is the smallest Air Force ever in the history of the United States.
Our nation needs a larger and more successful middle class, not a larger, more intrusive and fiscally foolish Federal Government.
The return of sequestration is the law of the land.
