If confirmed, I will continue our longstanding commitments to all of our Treaty allies, including Japan.

I believe that the JSF will be a core component of Israel's qualitative military edge (QME).

I view the Department's shaping and prevention efforts as vital to our overall national security.

If confirmed, I would continue this progress in implementing the NAP and ensure the Department continues to lead by example on WPS issues.

I applaud Secretary Panetta's decision to rescind the restriction on women in direct combat.

If confirmed, my goal would be to continue to invest in this critical relationship.

Our relationships with these allies and partners remain extraordinarily strong.

If confirmed, I will continue to explore ways to deepen our alliance cooperation with Japan and South Korea.

If confirmed, I will consider what additional steps could further strengthen our military relationship with Israel.

If confirmed, I will build on existing cooperation and ensure DOD continues to engage in regular consultations at high levels with Azerbaijani counterparts.

If I am confirmed, I look forward to working with you on this important issue that affects so many families.

If confirmed, I will work with DOD and congressional leaders to address this challenge.

I understand that last year the President approved the Department's Strategic Guidance which provided priorities as well as force sizing direction.

I understand that the Department has embarked on a deliberate path to develop the technologies to weaponize Directed Energy.

In today's complex global environment, cyber threats pose an increasingly serious challenge to national security.

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is vital to training the exceptional officers upon which our military relies, including in cyber skill sets.

If confirmed, I plan to fully support the Department's efforts to implement the U.S. Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence Globally and associated Executive Order.

I applaud... Secretary Panetta's decision to rescind the restriction on women in direct combat.