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

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

my main criteria will be to ensure that DOD investments enhance readiness and warfighting effectiveness and increase our national security.

The President has been clear that U.S. economic and security interests are inextricably tied to the Asia-Pacific.

Iran poses a significant threat to the United States, our allies, and partners, and our interests in the region and globally.

Accountability is always the most important tool for leader evaluation.

North Korea's December Taepo Dong II missile launch and recent threats to conduct a third nuclear test underscore the growing North Korean threat to international peace and security.

I will make that commitment to do everything I can to first understand the specifics, which I don't know all the details.

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…

Our relationships with these allies and partners remain extraordinarily strong.

I do know that Iran is not exactly a model democracy and it has not been.

I support the current administration approach, in which DOD has the responsibility to defend, deter, and, when directed by the President, take action to defend the United States, its allies, and its interests in cyberspace as in all…

What is the political purpose of the surge?

We must always take care of our people.

Absolutely. Again, I noted that in my opening statement, Senator. I think I have some experience in that area over the years. I'm committed to that.

I am committed completely to modernizing our Navy and everything it includes and will require.

If confirmed, I am committed to seeing that programs that focus on resiliency and leadership education continue and are further evaluated with additional research.

The objective of our relations with Azerbaijan and Armenia should be to strengthen each nation's political independence and contributions to broader regional security and stability.