A normalized relationship between our two countries, based on mutual respect and mutual interests, is the best way to advance U.S., Iraqi, and regional interests.

I support strong missile defense cooperation with Israel, including the deployment of the U.S. TPY-2 radar and operational cooperation and support, including ship-based.

I believe the phased adaptive approach takes the appropriate steps to protect our interests in the region.

Although we do not see eye-to-eye with Russia on every issue, there are many areas of cooperation that have been positive...

I disagreed with President Obama, his decision to surge in Afghanistan, as I did with President Bush on the surge in Iraq.

I think Syria, the outcome there has far more important consequences for America's national interests than Libya.

I was against it. I thought the Bush administration had not defined a clear end state for the war in Iraq.

Iraq is better off today because of it.

I urge Congress to eliminate the sequester threat permanently and pass a balanced deficit-reduction plan.

I support an Army that is sized according to the defense strategy and the mission requirements that support that strategy.

If I am confirmed, I will ensure the Department complies with section 955.

The work done by the skilled workforce at our defense depots is critical to the Defense Department.

I understand that the Track Four Efficiency Study... identified both Service and joint general and flag officer positions for elimination, realignment, or reduction.

I agree financial management improvement is an important priority and support the Department's current plan to have the budgetary statement ready for audit by 2014.

Improvements in security conditions, enabled by continued development of the Afghan National Security Forces, will continue to be critical.

If confirmed, I will work to identify appropriate exchanges and interactions to assist Taiwan's defense capabilities.

In my view, the increasing complexity and sophistication of the military threat to Taiwan from China means that Taiwan must devote greater attention to asymmetric concepts and innovative technologies.

It is clear that Iran continues to pursue longer-range missiles and develop technology that could allow Iran to deploy an ICBM in the future.