It is clear that Iran continues to pursue longer-range missiles and develop technology that could allow Iran to deploy an ICBM in the future.

In my view, the increasing complexity and sophistication of the military threat to Taiwan from China means that Taiwan must devote greater attention to asymmetric concepts and innovative technologies.

If confirmed, I will work to identify appropriate exchanges and interactions to assist Taiwan's defense capabilities.

Improvements in security conditions, enabled by continued development of the Afghan National Security Forces, will continue to be critical.

I agree financial management improvement is an important priority and support the Department's current plan to have the budgetary statement ready for audit by 2014.

I understand that the Track Four Efficiency Study... identified both Service and joint general and flag officer positions for elimination, realignment, or reduction.

The work done by the skilled workforce at our defense depots is critical to the Defense Department.

If I am confirmed, I will ensure the Department complies with section 955.

I support an Army that is sized according to the defense strategy and the mission requirements that support that strategy.

I urge Congress to eliminate the sequester threat permanently and pass a balanced deficit-reduction plan.

Iraq is better off today because of it.

I was against it. I thought the Bush administration had not defined a clear end state for the war in Iraq.

I think Syria, the outcome there has far more important consequences for America's national interests than Libya.

I disagreed with President Obama, his decision to surge in Afghanistan, as I did with President Bush on the surge in Iraq.

Although we do not see eye-to-eye with Russia on every issue, there are many areas of cooperation that have been positive...

I believe the phased adaptive approach takes the appropriate steps to protect our interests in the region.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 325. The bill is an important step toward getting our fiscal house in order because it requires the Senate to finally pass a budget, something American families and businesses do each and every…

As we're winding down here--we only have a few moments left--I think perhaps we can talk about some good news as well as some common ground. Because everybody listening to this and this important dialogue, this highly sensitive dialogue…