Isn't a very important piece also the polarization and possible view on the part of the Sunni that they are excluded from the government?
It's important that we continue to work very closely with the Iraqi Government, and they understand that, so they can close some of these se...
I want to congratulate you and Secretary McHugh on some of the acquisition changes that you've made.
The presence of U.S. naval assets in the Gulf region varies based on articulated requirements of the combatant commander.
General Mattis, will your plan propose an enduring base, and if so, where?
I'm curious about your assessment of the situation in Iraq.
I believe that your mission is more challenging today than it has been since the late 1970s.
General Mattis, the United States also operates at Isa Air Base south of Manama. What is your plan for the transition of this base from tent...
would you recommend that this policy be extended beyond its current expiration date of July 1, 2012?
General Mattis, will these ships require any upgrades to waterfront facilities or piers?
How has this policy been implemented within the CENTCOM AOR?
I think we would agree that Syria out of the hands of Assad and a chance to be free and democratic would be one of the greatest blows to Ira...
Yes, sir, notably in the western Iraq area, but the threat is extending into Baghdad.
I think as we look to the future and what we're trying to accomplish, it's key that we have a strategic partnership agreement, I think simil...
What is the reasoning behind such a significant cut to the ASFF, particularly given the increased role ASF are to assume next year?
General Mattis, with the withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Iraq, we have repositioned significant forces in Kuwait and are in the process of re...
General Mattis, what is your assessment of the impact of this policy on operational readiness of units in a deployed setting?
There is only one state in our AOR actively seeking to destabilize the region and actively foment violence, and that is Iran.
