Your enemy can wait you out and know when you're going to leave, versus what's happening on the ground.

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…

the idea of grandfathering those currently serving or already retired.

I want to thank all of you for the hard work and thoughtfulness you put into this commission.

is it correct that the commission proposes increasing the cost share for medical costs 1 percent each year for 15 years?

would that significant cost share growth impact those currently retired, as well as those currently serving when they retire?