Considering how high the stakes are in Iraq, it is inconceivable why this committee would arbitrarily slash funding for ...
How do you respond to that, General, again?
Though the nature of our commitment to Iraq is changing, that commitment is enduring.
Much of the credit for the amazing turnaround in Iraq has gone to General Petraeus, and that credit is richly deserved.
The United States has sacrificed so much in Iraq. So many lives have been given and so many resources have been committe...
A critical part of the drawdown of U.S. forces is the interagency transition from DOD lead to the Department of State le...
It is absolutely essential that the United States, including the Congress, remain deeply engaged with Iraq during this c...
The drawdown of U.S. forces is based on our security agreement with the Government of Iraq.
It remains important that a robust Federal response be prepared to augment the HRFs.
Given the role DOD forces would assume in assisting State and local authorities in responding to large-scale incidents, ...
There are many potential threats to our Homeland, among which I would name five of particular concern.
Without this authority, these title 10 Federal Reserve Forces, which can be the most capable and closest unit to a disas...
I believe the Commander of NORTHCOM should maintain command and control of title 10 forces in a 'direct support' relatio...
I believe the violence associated with drug trafficking in Mexico is a significant security challenge to the United Stat...
If confirmed, I look forward to working with the National Guard Bureau and others to implement it properly.
The proposal calls for the restructuring of one existing brigade-sized element, the elimination of another, and the crea...
If confirmed, how will you seek to break down the barriers relating to intelligence collection and evaluation between ag...
I believe our greatest vulnerability remains extremist threats, who are determined and patient.
