Russia's action in Ukraine has profound implications for the integrity of the nuclear non-proliferation regime.

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

These are voluntary standards, is my understanding. These four countries that I mentioned, wouldn't even sign onto voluntary standards?

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…

On rollcall No. 107, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

the mission of your office is twofold. One is to ensure effective implementation of the law as written by Congress.

We are interested in stopping fraud, making the system more effective no matter where it is.

With the proliferation of more advanced military technologies and other nations pursuing comprehensive military modernization, we are entering an era where American dominance on the seas, in the skies, and in space can no longer be taken…

I think it would be helpful to do some type of study to show that if you are--the correlation between budgetary increases and better outcomes for programs measured in terms of impact as well as cost savings.