It's important that we have a conditions-based withdrawal from Afghanistan, as opposed to a calendar withdrawal.

I know the Chairman would share this concern, since we're in this public forum, that we say something about what Russia did yesterday in the United Nations, in terms of blocking the request for an investigation into MH-17.

I very much thank you and your family for your service to the country and willingness to take on this important leadership position during these challenging times.

We need a better mechanism to share those among the shipyards before--public shipyards--to ensure that we can learn from each other.

We have currently about 54 attack submarines, and we're only meet of half of combatant commanders' request for.

I appreciate your continued focus and attention on making sure the people of Portsmouth are fully supported.

It is very important to follow the law.

Congress was not given 30 days notification of the transfers of those five very dangerous individuals.

Addressing the devastating heroin epidemic in New Hampshire has been a major priority of mine.

The capability delivered by traditional Reservists and Guardsmen who do not serve continuously on Active Duty--costs less than the force structure provided by 'full time' personnel.

I believe our junior enlisted sailors deserve a lot better than that.

Our troops, who put their lives on the line for our freedom and security, should not be sent into harm's way with the cheapest equipment, but rather the best.

If confirmed, do you commit to following this law, keeping Congress informed on the Army's use of involuntary separation, and working where possible to avoid the involuntary separation of well-performing soldiers to meet budget-driven…

I have no doubt, and I think we saw that in the spring, that there is a combination of issues that drive this kind of rush to the border.

This is the wrong way for Congress to adopt policy.

I question whether we should be just focusing on the challenges that these kinds of frauds present as a result of illegal immigration.

Comprehensive immigration reform, comprehensive border security analysis is what we need, not politicizing this issue.

I would share your concern. But, at this point, based on what I understand the program to be, those folks currently crossing would not be eligible.