I believe the Commander of NORTHCOM should maintain command and control of title 10 forces in a 'direct support' relatio...
Without this authority, these title 10 Federal Reserve Forces, which can be the most capable and closest unit to a disas...
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, ...
It remains important that a robust Federal response be prepared to augment the HRFs.
The drawdown of U.S. forces is based on our security agreement with the Government of Iraq.
It is absolutely essential that the United States, including the Congress, remain deeply engaged with Iraq during this c...
A critical part of the drawdown of U.S. forces is the interagency transition from DOD lead to the Department of State le...
The United States has sacrificed so much in Iraq. So many lives have been given and so many resources have been committe...
Much of the credit for the amazing turnaround in Iraq has gone to General Petraeus, and that credit is richly deserved.
Though the nature of our commitment to Iraq is changing, that commitment is enduring.
How do you respond to that, General, again?
Considering how high the stakes are in Iraq, it is inconceivable why this committee would arbitrarily slash funding for ...
There is no way that the surge could have succeeded without him.
the earmark and pork barreling goes on despite the dissatisfaction of the American people.
I don't see, very frankly, how our side of the aisle, could agree to an authorization bill moving forward where we've su...
The Afghan army enjoys the support of the Afghan people, and they are strong fighters.
We saw in Iraq the importance of setting dates as a way of spurring action.
