I wish that this was not just on C-SPAN 3, but on evening television, for the American people to see more broadly, because I do think, while your testimony is before this committee, you have answered today for members of the committee a…

U.S. participants will not engage in combat in the Philippines, without prejudice, of course, to their right of self-defense.

It appears to be a positive step toward denuclearization of the peninsula, and that would lead to stability and peace.

Iraq's parliament in recent months has been at a standstill, with nearly every session since November adjourned.

Thank you very much, Senator Nelson.

The failure of the Iraqi politicians to reach a political settlement that is the cause of the continuing blood shed.

On a scale of A to F, what grade would you give the Maliki government?

So, when you ask who's to blame, in terms of the reductions in the personnel in acquisition, we have the share of our responsibility.

Without those political compromises, there's not going to be an end to the conflict.

No, I believe Pakistan can and should do more to eliminate safe havens for terrorists in the Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) of Pakistan.

In Afghanistan, I believe that we have the right strategy for long-term success, but we need to improve our execution.

The reforms that were enacted 10 years ago made improvements in both lobbying disclosure and Congressional gift requirements.

Thank you for holding these hearings so promptly, as Senator Lieberman has pointed out.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Can you tell us approximately how many of those NSLs have been issued? Is it in the hundreds a year?

I agree with that.

I think we've fallen short in Congress of carrying out those responsibilities and I very much welcome your statement of support.

So, you cannot be investigated as an American citizen under either 214 or 215 solely on that basis.