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 sacrif...
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 Afghanist...
Convincing our Allies to provide more civilian experts and other resources is a key priority in developing Afghan capabi...
Secretary Gates, former President Bush signed an Executive order last year intended to reduce the number and cost of ear...
Secretary Gates, what more can Congress do to assist the Services in restoring the readiness of major combat units?
How do you view the agreement from a theater-wide strategic perspective?
apart from the war itself, this Department and I have no higher priority.
Are you committed to ensuring that the intent of Congress will be achieved when the Board finally begins its work this y...
Secretary Gates, do you have any unfunded requirements related to the reset that should be included in the pending econo...
We have seen great improvements and recent testing success of a national missile defense system.
have you formulated a view on the best way forward in modernizing this antiquated system?
Are you satisfied that the quality of new recruits coming into the Armed Forces--and the Army in particular--is satisfac...
Do you think that the Department and the individual Services have made adequate progress in making the best use of the p...
Secretary Gates, how about the National Guard and Army and Marine Corps Reserve? Are they sized correctly for the requir...
