I think it's obvious from General Alexander's testimony that close coordination between DHS and DOD is critical in taking effective measures...
I agree with that assessment. But if the government does not have control of large parts of its territory, then, if not an existential threa...
I view with concern the escalating violence along the Southwest border that in many cases is attributable to drug trafficking organizations.
A critical part of the drawdown of U.S. forces is the interagency transition from DOD lead to the Department of State lead.
The proposal calls for the restructuring of one existing brigade-sized element, the elimination of another, and the creation of 10 smaller H...
If confirmed, I look forward to working with the National Guard Bureau and others to implement it properly.
Secretary Gates supports title 10 forces remaining under the Federal chain of command.
The 2008 Unified Command Plan recognizes cyberspace as a warfighting domain, and NORTHCOM's mission set crosses all domains in order to defe...
I believe our greatest vulnerability remains extremist threats, who are determined and patient.
I believe the violence associated with drug trafficking in Mexico is a significant security challenge to the United States.
If confirmed, how will you seek to break down the barriers relating to intelligence collection and evaluation between agencies?
We need to have a better presence on the continent.
I believe the Commander of NORTHCOM should maintain command and control of title 10 forces in a 'direct support' relationship.
Without this authority, these title 10 Federal Reserve Forces, which can be the most capable and closest unit to a disaster, cannot be invol...
There are many potential threats to our Homeland, among which I would name five of particular concern.
Given the role DOD forces would assume in assisting State and local authorities in responding to large-scale incidents, the importance of th...
It remains important that a robust Federal response be prepared to augment the HRFs.
I was the first U.S. Senator to visit them at their headquarters.
