I opposed the DADT policy when it was created by this committee in 1993 and I remain opposed to it today.
I would assume that, at least in part, those have to be coordinated or referenced.
I'm grateful that the President has said he supports the repeal of DADT.
We will work to find the right balance between an Army that we can afford and an Army that is able to meet the Nation's demands.
In light of these recent requests for Land Warrior systems, is it fair to conclude that the Army prematurely terminated this program?
This is the beginning of a turn-the-momentum-against-the-Taliban operation that will presumably go from Marja in Helmand Province into Kanda...
If Congress adopted a moratorium on enforcement of DADT or adopted repeal and the President signed it, that you would carry out those laws?
The President has been consistently clear, that he supports repeal of this policy.
I have serious concerns about the impact of the repeal of the law on a force that's fully engaged in two wars.
I'm concerned that the Army's going to be pressured, for reasons of money, not effectiveness in the field.
I believe it's the fair and right thing to do.
I am glad that the Army is making these improvements, and the only concern that I have is that the process for approving them may take too l...
If the law changes, the military will follow it.
I appreciate it. Thank you.
This has to pass the test of military readiness.
We remain confident they realize the strategic value of having marines on Okinawa for their own defense and for security in the Asia-Pacific...
The U.S.-Japan negotiated agreements were a comprehensive set of realignment initiatives to meet the strategic needs for both allies.
My personal feeling is acting now is premature.
