Thank you Ranking Member Burr.

if you are in rural America, you may not have a big homeless program somewhere.

I think it even starts earlier than when you get it and it is a debate that we have in this Committee with VA overall.

Your patriotism is most obvious.

I think a lot of the individuals within those States are quite concerned about this request.

It is with great honor and pleasure that I introduce to you an accomplished Marine general already well known to the committee, General Jim Amos.

It's important that there is inclusivity and transparency for all in Afghanistan.

The U.S. Armed Forces responded to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in a tremendous fashion and we all want to give credit where credit is due.

I think it's very important for them to be here.

It's time for the Nation to look beyond Goldwater-Nichols and institute reforms.

One of my priorities is to ensure that Wounded Warrior programs across the Services effectively assist our wounded warriors.

I think that national security is certainly interdependent on our education system, too.

If confirmed, what measures do you intend to pursue in order to address the pressures of encroachment at our military installations?

The U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement does that, laying out the contours for a long-term bilateral strategic relationship.

not only are you nominees, but you certainly are American heroes.

There's nobody better equipped to do this job than you.

I am very committed to and feel strongly about.

Are you concerned that further degrading amphibious capabilities may be imprudent?