My hope is that the Navy continues to treat this national asset as a priority.

Mr. Welby, have you considered this concept in the context of your 'Third Offset Strategy'?

DOD is the largest user of energy in the Federal Government.

Although the combatant commanders (such as PACOM) are the ones who actually execute military operations...

If confirmed, I will aggressively support the Air Force's current energy efficiency strategy which includes pursuing alternative and renewable energy sources.

I believe energy security is a vital component to our overall national security.

If confirmed, will you work to ensure that all of our computing centers are monitored and resourced under the modernization program to ensure that they all have the capability to provide required outputs?

I think they're a good thing, but I think the parent should have some input. The state doesn't own your children. Parents own the children and it is an issue of freedom.

Time and again, Obamacare has proven government intervention in our health care system does not work.

No one joins the Marine Corps to fail. That's for sure.

we are patently vulnerable at the moment.

the President's executive order will be a nullity unless the Congress acts.

Congress has to take the lead. Congress has to legislate.

the next Pearl Harbor may well be a cyber attack.

They paid a price, a reputational price, as well as enormous costs to their business.

I worked with Secretary of Defense Hagel to revise the rules and allow these veterans to petition to correct their records.

He directed a public messaging campaign and outreach effort.

I would like your commitment that enabling better transition will be a commitment of yours.