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I do have some concerns about getting there by divesting the valuable and very cost-effective national defense asset that we have in our National Guard Apache battalions.

No, we cannot guarantee the assistance we provide doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

What do you believe is the biggest national security threat to the United States currently stemming from the Syrian crisis?

Recent attacks in the Middle East and North Africa, such as the attack in Benghazi, highlight the evolution of al Qaeda over the past decade into decentralized, regional organizations

What is the military assessment of Iranian support of terrorist networks and has this changed any since the election of President Rouhani?

Should the Iranian ICBM program be something that is addressed in the final agreement that we are negotiating with Iran?

Do you believe that continued progress of the Iranian ICBM program is a threat to the United States?

When did DOD start planning for its new force structure to implement the New START treaty?

It has been over 3 years since the New START treaty was ratified. Why has the decision on force structure taken so long to make?

When will DOD make a decision on the strategic nuclear forces structure to comply with the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)?

We cannot afford another $35 billion BRAC round.

If Congress does not allow for a BRAC round, how much will you be spending per year on unnecessary infrastructure?

I have significant concerns about that.

Do you not think that it would be in the national security interests of the United States to open up our domestic production of oil and natural gas specifically for purposes related to our national security?

The recent action by Russia in Crimea is alarming and it is part of a series of disappointments that we have seen since the Russian reset.

Secretary Hagel, you have outlined some very specific reductions in end strength within the Army, its Reserve units, and within the Marine Corps.

When will DOD make a decision on strategic force structure to comply with the Treaty and why has it taken so long to do so?

What incentives currently exist for the Russians to negotiate for further reductions?