Mark Begich actually said...

Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen, how does the budget and the QDR budget reflect a move towards energy security?

the administration made significant changes to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) element of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD).

I can think of no other Alaskan or American who is better qualified or more capable of handling this task.

Afghanistan cannot financially support its security forces.