America wants a normal, productive relationship with Iraq going forward--a partnership like we have with other nations around the world.

I believe the Department needs to strategically prioritize its battle force mix consistent with ensuring it is a ready and agile battle force.

the President has called for $400 billion in reductions to national security spending over a 10-year period starting in 2013.

This program is a highly effective and fiscally responsible initiative.

the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) is an essential part of our Nation's naval readiness.

This disregard for the spending concerns of this committee is unacceptable.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and General Martin Dempsey acknowledge that a further reduction of defense spending would be detrimental to our national security.

the F-35 JSF will form the backbone of U.S. air combat superiority for generations to come.

It is important to bring our mission in Iraq to a successful conclusion.

If DOD uses transparent and objective basing criteria for its KC-46A basing decisions, I am confident that Pease will continue to be a key strategic refueling base far into the future.

Security in Asia and around the world would increasingly rely on the U.S. maintaining naval supremacy.

DOD continues to notify us of new programs and new projects to fund with savings they have accumulated as opposed to returning those savings to American taxpayers.

we can do to ensure that when our Guard and Reserve deploy and also when they return home

I think it's a model for other States across the country.

Nothing currently prohibits the CIA from being the lead in conducting interrogations?

If we don't restore fiscal sanity to Washington and reduce our national debt, one of the concerns that I have is that the rising debt payments will begin to significantly crowd out the finances we have to be able to protect our Nation and…

I had the opportunity as a new Senator to go to Afghanistan in January, and I was very impressed with the progress that has been made.

Is there any strategic, operational, or tactical reason to withdraw in September versus at least allowing us to finish the fighting season?