This is not a question of a lack of motivation on the part of the Afghans.
restoring America's moral leadership globally is essential to our security
I want to add my voice to the caution that Senator Webb, I believe, expressed on that.
I have believed for a long time that the Afghan National Army ought to be placed in the position where it's most needed.
the President-elect has made a very strong commitment to openness and transparency in government
it's possible for us to keep the American people safe, while adhering to our core values and ideals
Each of our nominees has a long history of public service.
Today, the committee considers a number of nominations for the Department of Defense.
If we just pour money into there without the government of Pakistan understanding or agreeing that its principal threat is the threat of ext...
Clearly, the Great Lakes are being shortchanged.
Will the Corps' value the benefit of reducing the risk and associated cost of lock failure as a result of a terrorist act, natural disaster,...
If something happens which would incapacitate the current lock, there would be severe repercussions throughout the region.
Will you commit to considering relevant homeland security concerns in the cost-benefit analysis when reviewing the Soo Locks Replacement pro...
Over $30 million has been allocated to the Soo Lock Replacement project over several years for engineering and design work as well as constr...
Our European allies continue to provide the majority of the nearly 35,000 non-U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
The support that our military families provide is critical, and we want to do all that we can to support them.
Do you believe that the realities on the ground in Afghanistan necessitate growing the Afghan National Security Forces beyond the currently ...
One of the most immediate challenges is implementing the President's new civil military strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.