I come from The Granite State, where privacy is of primary concern.

I do feel that we have sort of dropped into a black hole with regard to the notice of this hearing.

This is as much as we know.

It asks for clearly defined military objectives, and the list goes on.

I was very pleased when the administration sent over language for the AUMF.

I want to make sure I understood something that I think you said, Secretary Carter, and that was that--I did not get this quote down exactly correct--But you said something about believing that the 2001 AUMF gives us the ability to protect…

I think that is important not just for Congress.

Hopefully, we will act with more sanity in this budget cycle.

Is this something that the rest of you are seeing in a different way as you're trying to recruit folks?

I am concerned that small businesses that develop new technology, or that improve existing technology that may reduce costs, often face barriers to entry in the defense acquisition system.

It's the rural areas that really we need the help the most.

We've all had incidences in our states. A number of years ago, we had an incident in New Hampshire that prompted an early discussion in our state about this where we had a horrible, horrible mad man who murdered a judge, murdered troopers…

I would argue without rural coverage you probably could do this quite easily commercially.

What's the benefit of FirstNet?

I supported the AUMF that passed out of this committee in the last Congress because I think, as you all have said, that it is very important for our men and women who may be putting themselves at the risk in the fight against ISIL to know…

If given the requested funds, the Marine Corps would replace the lost AV-8Bs with F-35Bs.

The F-35C is absolutely essential to the future combat capability of our Carrier Strike Groups and Carrier Air Wings.

Excellent. I appreciate that update.