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If confirmed, I will look forward to participating in any interagency discussion of the merits of extending selective service registration to women.

I will work tirelessly to resolve that issue holding all commanders fully accountable.

If confirmed, I expect we will continue to recognize their service and achievements based on the contributions they make toward mission accomplishment.

I will ensure that all standards reflect legitimate requirements for combat roles.

I strongly support Secretary Panetta's decision to lift the ban on women serving in combat roles.

If confirmed, I will continue to work with the State Department to monitor progress throughout the transition and provide Congress with information that is responsive to the NDAA.

Promoting and protecting the security of Afghan women and girls has been a priority of both the Defense and State Departments in Afghanistan.

I strongly support U.S.-Israel cooperative efforts on missile defense, including Iron Dome.

I agree that our military forces need to remain flexible, agile, and balanced in order to be ready for challenges around the world.

Yes. As I have said, I know firsthand the profound sacrifice our servicemembers and their families make. We must always take care of our people.

Not all problems are best met with military tools.

If confirmed, I am committed to ensuring that our female servicemembers are afforded the same reproductive health care options as women in the civilian population.

Sequestration would significantly curtail important industrial base capabilities and skills which, if lost, would be difficult, expensive, and perhaps even impossible to replace.

Sequestration will reduce the operations and maintenance (O&M) funding that is used to train our troops, to run our bases, and to run many of our family support programs.

I would continue to prioritize our critical alliances and partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region.

We, as a Nation, owe it to them for the sacrifices they have made.

The Department must take care of its people, not only while they are serving, but it is an obligation that continues through the transition to civilian life.

I believe it is in the long-term energy security interests of the United States to promote a commercially viable biofuels industry.