All Quotes

We continue to condemn Russia's annexation of Crimea and military intimidation of Ukraine.

Do you think other nations are going to look at that and think we can give up our weapons as well and be protected?

Is forever now 20 years? Is that the mark that we're going to go by?

I'd have to say, Ms. Hersman, I disagree with you. Ukraine was the third power with regards to nuclear weapons.

I join the chair today in emphasizing the importance of these programs.

Demand for these elite troops continues to far exceed supply, placing enormous strain on the readiness of the force.

Our special operators are engaged in more than 70 countries at any given time and are often our first line of defense against an evolving and increasingly dangerous terrorist threat.

As instability and violence spreads across the Middle East and North Africa, terrorist groups like al Qaeda are taking advantage of that chaos.

I rise to speak in full support of the McCaskill-Ayotte-Fischer proposal that is before us today. It will only strengthen the historic reforms that have already been passed by this body to combat sexual assault in the military. I also rise…

I am strongly committed to another round of BRAC; this is why it is included in the budget request.

Any changes in U.S. policy on Syria would be forged through a whole-of-government approach.

The Department of Defense's FY 2015 budget request reflects those critical choices necessary to address key intelligence requirements.

The effect on the industrial base is an important consideration, which was factored into the Department's investment planning and budget preparation.

The U.S. approach to Syria involves the entire government; there is no U.S. military solution to this very complex, long-term problem.

I am also well aware of your distinguished service as an aviator.

The commitment that we have expressed clearly, completely, and again, reflected in our budget...

As I said, I will follow the law, but I have authority now, Congressman.

We need a BRAC. We can't continue to carry overhead we don't need.