This so-called 'cut' is to the rate of predicted growth. The size of the base defense budget is still projected to incre...
I share your optimism about our success in Afghanistan, which has confounded many of the critics.
we are committed now through NATO to the 2014 exit date from Afghanistan.
We are not talking about continued combat operations on the part of the United States, but they do need the kind of tech...
I am deeply concerned about the situation in Pakistan, which obviously is vital to the sustained and long-term success i...
I think one of the worst announcements ever made, as far as the conflict in Afghanistan, was the statement that we would...
Could these organizations simply be done away with?
There are still sanctuaries in Pakistan.
I think it is time we engage in active discussions with the Iraqis as to their future needs as well as any threats there...
we have no greater responsibility in our national government than to protect our security.
Success of our mission in Afghanistan must be assured to honor the sacrifices of our brave men and women, as well as coa...
I believe the department can get by with a lower number. However, it is my judgment that DOD needs an appropriation of a...
we keep that primary responsibility we have for the national security in mind.
This hearing couldn't come at a more important time.
Do you agree that we must always remain committed to ensuring that the quality of healthcare for our military servicemem...
Secretary Gates, do you plan to conduct or oversee a damage assessment on the Wikileaks disclosures?
Secretary Gates, you suspended the Marine Corps version of the JSF, the F-35B, putting the program in a 2-year probation...
Secretary Gates, what changes need to be made in the way that DOD conducts background investigations for security cleara...
