Both veterans and Active Duty servicemembers have cited that the Pentagon and military commanders are not doing enough to prosecute sexual assault cases.

I think R&D goes a long way in everything we do, and your support in that area is outstanding.

Thank you, Admiral.

I believe they are, yes.

Commanders are best-positioned to understand the impact of an offense on readiness and morale.

We think that whole issue needs to be addressed if we're going to be effective at trying to cut back on these.

I think it's critically important that DOD continue to invest in S&T programs and the research and development initiatives.

I thank both of you for your testimony today and certainly for your service to our country.

I believe is essential for the Marine Corps to operate and to move seamlessly from the sea ashore and in the air.

The adjudication of alleged offenses inside the unit must be efficient, visible, and just.

DOD support to the U.S. law enforcement agencies and the Mexican military supports the broader counter-TCO fight.

I'm pleased that Secretary Panetta has removed the JSF from probationary status.

Improvised Explosive Device (IED) proliferation is a key concern of mine and it certainly has been for quite a while.

But what we're talking about now is science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, and that's an area that we as a country have to focus on in order to be competitive in the business world and in the military world…

I think it is extremely important because I do know that there are millions of people in our country today that are obviously suffering and in chronic pain.

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