I think the prevention aspect is one where I would really like to see more specific kinds of programs.

There is growing concern among U.S. allies and partners that the United States will be unable to follow through on its commitment to the rebalance due to declining defense budgets and continuing security challenges elsewhere.

My best to you in achieving the balance and meeting the needs of the marines.

A strong trilateral relationship can be an important deterrent against regional threats such as those posed by North Korea.

I believe that closer ties between the People's Republic of China and Taiwan are a positive development.

I think the sense is that 63 cents of every dollar going to personnel costs is not necessarily the kind of balance that you would want to have in order to make sure that your readiness needs are met.

Sequestration in 2016 is an issue that we're going to need to deal with in a sensible way.

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It is wonderful to see such a diverse group of nominees and to have all from one State.

I would like to echo acknowledging the diversity that is represented in our nominees this morning.

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With this kind of a ruling, private entities can trump federal law.

The general proposition in our country is that people should have the right to access our courts to seek redress and justice.

I am not against arbitration clauses per se, but when they go this far basically to trump federal law, I think that we need to address the situation.