We have people who are starving, in effect, and we have the ability to try to do something about it.

In regards to what Senator McCain said before about General Dunford's testimony regarding Russia as perhaps the most dangerous threat to our country, there's recent reports that just came out about a directed energy weapon they've…

If confirmed, I would take an early opportunity to get on the ground to speak to commanders...

when you said the Army's mission is to win. We have to win there too in order to have success in Syria

When I met with the Israeli Defense Forces, they said what was critical in reducing suicides was pushing it down the chain of command.

I would encourage you in your new position to really birddog this and to make sure that the squad leaders and the platoon leaders know, hey, let us know if you see something going sideways for one of the guys, one of the men and women, let…

We were able to get additional mental health assistance through what is called the care package.

If you could, that would be very, very helpful, because it, from the description, seems to be an incredibly troubling and dangerous weapon that is being worked on right now.

We lost over 400 young men and women last year to suicide that were Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve combined.

I was in Iraq a few weeks ago with a group led by Senator Kaine, who's sitting next to me.

Will the new M40 variant have an extended effective firing range beyond that of the M40A5?

Last year we were able to get in the NDAA that every servicemember can get a mental health assessment.

I want to make sure that your leaders at the squad and platoon level know, 'Make a call, talk to somebody.'

I do vehemently oppose these cuts.

We lost 479 young men and women to suicide in 2013 who were in the military.

Thank you and your family. I also want to thank Secretary Hagel for his service as Secretary of Defense...

We are not asking you to fight our battle, but we need you as a partner, shoulder to shoulder.

One of my concerns is time.