I think we were paying too little attention to this critically important continent.
we may look back and really regret it.
If Iran goes nuclear, it greatly strengthens their terrorist proxies, including some that have killed a lot of Americans...
I want to understand--make, just, clear for the record--will the one brigade-sized force remain in effect?
do you support Secretary Gates' recommendation that the President veto any bill that contains funding for the alternate ...
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 sure the committee, as it normally does, will try our best to authorize to a level that will continue to allow the t...
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...
If the law changes, the military will follow it.
It's good. It is with great appreciation that I accept the higher wisdom of the chairman of the committee.
I appreciate it. Thank you.
I have long argued that our principal mission in Afghanistan should be training the Afghan security forces so they can t...
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...
where there's no government, trouble grows, either as piracy or the provision of space for terrorists.
The President has been consistently clear, that he supports repeal of this policy.