We forgot that lesson of history that only the nations with powerful navies are able to exert power and influence, and w...
Aegis cruisers and destroyers provide a critical element to that capability from the sea.
We need to treat it that way.
I hope that you and General McChrystal will look seriously at the concerns he raises about the rules of engagement.
Despite economic recessions, both China and Russia are increasing defense spending in an effort to modernize and transfo...
I appreciated the opportunity to discuss with you the impressive contributions that the State of Maine has made to our N...
an appalling gap in our Nation's ability to respond to the use of a weapon of mass destruction on our soil.
Admiral Stavridis, I invite your comments on whether a cooperative U.S.-Russian missile defense program could possibly c...
one of the most effective ways to ensure that our Nation is prepared to manage catastrophic incidents is to conduct in-d...
the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves criticized DOD for not having made civil support a primary mission of ...
I have long advocated for a mechanism for measuring our progress in Afghanistan.
I am certain that we need a surge in the Afghan army and I am certain that we need a civilian surge.
The department must pick up the pace of its progress.
This all-night debate has no impact on me whatsoever. It's clearly not an opportunity for a serious debate. We don't hav...
What many of us are looking for is a new strategy that would not be a precipitous pullout, with all the problems that th...
In drafting Section 550, the intent of Congress was clear and unambiguous--this statutory provision provides the Departm...
Second.
I hope that Hurricane Katrina has illustrated to you the risks that a one-shipyard acquisition strategy would have entai...
