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.

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.

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.

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

I applaud Congress' efforts to support families through the passage of the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012.

Extremists in North Africa clearly pose a significant threat to regional stability.

Energy efficiency and alternative energy programs are critical for cost savings, operational effectiveness, and our strategic national security goals.

I am concerned about the Nation's dependence on foreign oil.

If confirmed, I will be fully committed to combating this crime and determined in reducing the instance of sexual assault, with a goal of eliminating it from the military.

If confirmed, I will ensure the Department actively supports foreign military sales of U.S.

If confirmed, I will assess the strike fighter capability mix, the progress of the F-35, and the state of the F/A-18 production line to determine if a gap exists and evaluate the options to address it for feasibility and affordability.

If confirmed, you have my commitment to look at the Department's reliance on the use of contractors in contingency operations and to assess what core capabilities should be retained in DOD.

If confirmed, I would work closely with Congress, throughout DOD and with our interagency partners to ensure the continued effective implementation of all of the relevant provisions of the Taiwan Relations Act.

The President has stated, and I agree, that the scope of the international mission in Afghanistan after 2014 should focus on two primary objectives: first, to deny safe haven to al Qaeda and its affiliates; and second, to train, advise…

If confirmed, I will ensure future budgets and the upcoming QDR evaluate all options to maximize our strategic objectives.

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.