As it stands today, our military strategy, the defense budget, the DOD policy, and the threats around the world are mism...
We hope that you would credit the committee's budget with any savings that accrue.
I couldn't have asked for a better question about trying to find quality people.
Reauthorizing NASA is very important.
if we reauthorize that, that will be the first time in 3 years. It is a $17 billion reauthorization.
I am always concerned about the amount of money that we spend for defense and other military purposes.
We thank you for your service and your great leadership in your three very important commands.
We must draft a budget that cuts wasteful spending while protecting investments that preserve and create jobs.
The threat from Al Qaeda is real. It is global, networked, and clandestine.
These operational necessities come as the military is being forced to shed force structure, curtail flying hours, and re...
I welcome our witnesses as well, General Mattis, Admiral McRaven, General Fraser.
I just want to make a quick editorial comment, then I just have one question.
However, an emphasis on direct action during the last 11 years of combat may have left our Special Operations Forces out...
However, in my view, among the greatest strategic risks within the Middle East remains the ongoing ambiguity associated ...
I think there is a broadening international commitment to stopping what is going on there.
Just reiterating the challenge of keeping people in such a highly skilled position as professional staff member on Armed...
I completely support those. At the same time we have to recognize that so far they have not backed off on enriching plut...
I think, too, the recognition that Iran's role is extremely unhelpful is simply part of dealing with reality.