Your concern that the contemplated cuts to the State Department, for example, and the Treasury Department by this administration would raise major concerns for you.

How important is the concept of working with our allies on missile defense?

So especially with the threat of North Korea, how do you go about determining what resources you would place with regard to the needs of our combatant commanders?

Peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific is essential and is important for the United States to project strength and reassure our allies, particularly in light of the actions of China and North Korea.

the best defense is a good offense.

Our security partnerships help create a layered defense of our Homeland by keeping our shared home stable and secure.

Senator, no is the answer. We both adhere to the Law of Armed Conflict.

the congressional armed services committees have brought about many acquisition improvements to the DOD acquisition process

A strong United States presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific plays a significant role in promoting the security and stability of the region.

In February, President Trump and Japan Prime Minister Abe reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to the realignment plan.

it seems appropriate that we are debating the nomination of Seema Verma to head the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services the same week Republicans in Congress introduce a plan to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. Over the past 8…

I think that we must retain the sanctions.

If China continues to support the North Korean regime economically and politically, then the United States must increase pressure on China to do more.

There are no legal requirements that President Obama's successors adhere to the same rules.

Would a reduction in funding to the State and USAID make your job easier or make your job harder?

I hope you all will take a look at spreading the opportunity around, because there are a lot of small businesses all over the country who could provide the kind of innovation that you are seeking.

I would like for us to be very cognizant of the kind of impacts the across-the-board types of cuts will have.

I think that is a really good idea, although we have a lot of innovators and idea folks all over the country, also in Hawaii.