I cannot suggest support and stability for the defense budget without at the same time frankly noting that not every defense dollar is spent...
I believe I understand our strategy at this time, Mr. Chairman.
I very much incline in that direction, Mr. Chairman, because I think we need to support the Ukrainians in defending themselves.
An important purpose of our posture is also to assure our friends and partners, such as Japan, Korea, and Singapore, that the United States ...
If confirmed, I will make this a high priority and hold our senior leaders, civilian and military, accountable.
If confirmed, I plan to continue the Department's efforts to effectively implement each provision.
If confirmed, I will assess humanitarian operations and assistance in the Kurdistan region.
I define priorities for United States military assistance to Taiwan based on an evaluation and assessment of its requirements.
Continuing quality and excellence in the nuclear enterprise is very important. I am committed to that.
The Ohio Replacement Program is a vital component of our nuclear deterrence strategy.
Our strength in Europe is our alliance with NATO and the political solidarity that that represents.
I think energy security is an important part of national security.
I am just trying to make sure that there is a way that we can preserve the dollars to make sure both sides are playing fair so future victim...
The Democrats could have invited any one of you or anyone else--victim--to come and testify.
I think that is an important thing to do.
I am in favor of reintroducing to the acquisition system the role of the customer, which is the chiefs of the military services.
I think deterrence requires that a potential aggressor know that you have the capability to respond.
If I am confirmed, you can count that I am attentive to this issue of retaliation and determined to do something about it.
