is there a reason why we could not change the disability rating presumption for wounded warriors to a minimum of 30 perc...
Do you believe the DOD should assume this financial obligation as well?
Secretary Gates, is the potential for quick jobs creation resulting from MILCON that the Department has proposed conting...
I am gratified by initiatives recently undertaken by the current Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology,...
The President has stressed the need for a responsible redeployment of U.S. combat forces from Iraq.
is it clear to all parties that we may not be able to achieve our mutual goals in Afghanistan without going after the dr...
Secretary Gates, do you anticipate that the new administration will alter the order?
my intention is to use this QDR to make difficult choices and immediately influence defense budgeting.
Can this committee have full, open, and immediate access to all documents provided to members of the HAC to support the ...
The ability to detain and question that person would be essential to U.S. national security.
do you believe we can count on the Afghan Central Government to seriously address the drug problem during the upcoming e...
I look forward to working with our international partners to help create a truly comprehensive civil-military strategy t...
Secretary Gates, will they increase the number of civilian experts they send to Afghanistan to help with reconstruction ...
Illicit drugs and terrorists should not determine the fate of Afghanistan.
I am concerned that each Service may grow beyond their capacity to provide adequate support for the new military personn...
A program like FCS . . . must continue to demonstrate its value for the types of irregular challenges we will face as we...
Secretary Gates, president Obama's order also charges you with evaluating whether the conditions of detention at Guantan...
What added measures are necessary--on the part of the Department, industry and Congress--to further accelerate the deliv...