I agree with Ambassador Crocker that the ISF have made enormous progress, and we expect that the elections will take place with a minimum of...
Another reform I'm calling for is putting Nunn-McCurdy 'on steroids'.
What added measures are necessary--on the part of the Department, industry and Congress--to further accelerate the delivery of these vehicle...
I look forward to working with you and all the members of the committee as we begin the 111th Congress.
I'm encouraged by Vice President Biden's pledge that the new administration will not withdraw troops in a manner that will threaten Iraqi se...
Secretary Gates, president Obama's order also charges you with evaluating whether the conditions of detention at Guantanamo Bay comply with ...
Secretary Gates, is the potential for quick jobs creation resulting from MILCON that the Department has proposed contingent on circumventing...
We all owe you a debt of gratitude for your outstanding service and your willingness to continue to serve in one of the most difficult jobs ...
In all these areas and more, we face enormous and difficult decisions.
It's been a privilege to sit on this committee for 8 years and I've always appreciated its bipartisan tradition.
We must honor our responsibility to our Wounded Warriors, their families, and the families of the fallen who have sacrificed everything.
The American people must understand that this is a long, hard slog we're in in Afghanistan.
I'm convinced that leaving a larger force in place in the short run will permit us to make greater reductions later.
The United States supports the increased participation of NATO Allies in addressing the narcotics challenge in Afghanistan.
Convincing our Allies to provide more civilian experts and other resources is a key priority in developing Afghan capabilities to sustain it...
I'm pleased with the information that I've been receiving lately about the improvements that have been made both in recruiting and retention...
As in Iraq, there is no purely military solution in Afghanistan.
I can assure you that I am watching Pakistan closely, and that we are working with State, Treasury, and all parts of the government to fashi...
