This is a capability that we retain. We know how to do it.

If confirmed, will you commit to providing this Committee with a report on the Air Force acquisition strategy for replacing these Huey helicopters?

Yes, Senator, 350,000 taking part in the establishment of that army.

How prepared are we to respond--to prevent--not to respond in a mutually-assured-destruction manner, but to defend against such a thing?

We are not completely ready to meet that new environment as a NATO alliance. Are we?

We risk tossing away hard-fought and hard-won gains.

There is a national unity government. I believe personally there is much work to do there as well.

I believe that we have changed the conditions in Afghanistan, but I also believe we have much work to do.

Do you believe a no-fly zone would have saved lives of innocent civilians in Syria?

It would be more damaging than a nuclear bomb, would it not?

The potential impact of the Army's proposal to move Apache attack battalions... is a dark cloud looming over the unit.

I believe it's unfortunate that policy fights and distrust between the Guard and the Active Army have become prevalent over the last 6 years.

If confirmed, I hope you can join me and visit the 149th in Tupelo.

By necessity, the components of the Total Army must be complementary.

If confirmed, I will ensure that the recommendations of the National Commission on the Future of the Army--to include recommendations regarding the transfer of Apache helicopters from the Army National Guard to the Regular Army--are…

As evil as ISIL is, it is the barrel bombs and air attacks that are causing most of the civilian casualties in Syria.

I believe in conditions being the driver not time.

Does it make any sense for us to risk that by drawing down troops?