I am concerned that these requirements are not consistent with our future force requirements and posture.

For our mutual defense, the Government must share information and expertise regarding threats and vulnerabilities with the private sector--and the private sector should be able to do the same. It must be a partnership.

I look forward to working closely with you.

The law took effect immediately. I put out a memo to the services giving some policy direction.

I worked very hard to include a critical provision in the defense authorization bill that would help to accelerate the transfer of excess military property.

I could not help but think, as the chairman departed, that he was totally comfortable turning over the gavel to you.

I will ask you to work very closely with the local redevelopment authority in Maine.

The State of Maine is coping with the imminent loss of a major defense installation.

I question the basis of this.

the Pentagon announced plans to develop HRFs in each of the 10 FEMA regions.

Collaboration is absolutely essential. I believe building an effective partnership between the U.S. Government and the Nation's private sector is integral to reducing the country's cyber vulnerabilities.

the United States is fighting a cyber war today and it is losing.

one of the most effective ways to enhance our National preparedness is to develop coordinated and detailed plans for preventing and responding to disasters before they occur.

Why is it that my colleagues and I need to fight every year to make capital improvements to Portsmouth?

I think it's a huge mistake to have that deadline out there.

They are playing an absolutely essential role.

I would encourage both of you to take a look at that facility because if it does meet your needs, we should use current assets and save some money in this very tight budget environment.

I am delighted to hear that.