"I think that would give Vladimir Putin a lot of joy."
"It seems a little backwards in what we are doing, no OPLAN and reducing forces when we should have an OPLAN that actually guides the strategy."
"Things aren't looking great, and I think that you and the members of the military recognize that."
"I believe we need to make sure this rebalance and optimization of our military forces in the region is credible."
"The strategic location of Alaska cannot be overstated. Location, location, location."
"I think your testimony highlights the growing threat, the ICBM threat, whether it's from North Korea, whether it's from Iran."
"I think also the best way to take care of our troops is to train them hard to make sure when and if they go to war, they come back alive."
"I certainly think that the idea that weakness is provocative applies to him."
"I do not think anyone wants to jeopardize the environment, but 8 years to permit a bridge in America--I do not think anyone wants that, Democrats, Republicans."
"I think that would be a disaster if we start looking at that as the new normal."
"I would welcome your commitment. We are going to work on legislation, based on some of the things that you are proposing, to make that permitting system more efficient, timely, and certain so we can g..."