Even Sweden, which is traditionally, as we know, a very neutral nation, has become extremely concerned about Russian activity in their territorial waters.

Do you agree, if confirmed, to appear and testify, upon request, before this committee?

Do you agree to provide documents, including copies of electronic forms of communications, in a timely manner when requested by a duly-constituted committee?

Will those witnesses be protected from reprisal for their testimony or briefings?

We cannot execute the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review with the budget cuts as a result of the Budget Control Act.

I'm not sure my colleagues on both sides of the Capitol understand the consequences, not only for our ability to defend the Nation.

The Iraqis cannot do it themselves. That's why they're losing.

I believe Iran causes problems in Bahrain, and Iranian adventurism will continue to find footholds there and elsewhere so long as there is an audience predisposed to receive it.

For us to say we're doing what we need to do, I think, frankly, is not in keeping with the appreciation we should have for the sacrifice that those brave young people made.

Do you believe that the United States is doing enough to counter Iran's malign influence in Iraq, Syria, and the region at large?

We should be more aggressive in this area, to include sharing information about their illegal and destabilizing activities.

After more than 2 million--billion dollars in cost growth of the first three Ford-class carriers, what--it's an example, and a glaring example, of cost overruns and schedules delays.

To date, our strategy is not succeeding.

Does the Constitution in your view authorize the President to act contrary to the law?

Are the ends, ways and means of this strategy aligned to achieve the goal of degrading and destroying ISIL in a duration of time that does not pose unacceptable levels of risk to U.S. national security interests?

Now more than ever, a strong Navy is central to our Nation's ability to deter adversaries, assure allies, and defend our national interests.

The Navy's requirement is 308 ships.

Our combatant commanders say they require 450 ships.