Mark Begich actually said...

Mr. Panetta, do you have concerns with the Afghan Government's ability to sustain our efforts--like funding their own security forces?

DOD being unable to sustain any more cuts to force structure.

I am concerned about a potential threat to U.S. national security and military operability: the issue of rare earth elements and our militar...

I support eliminating the threat to U.S. national security in Afghanistan and Pakistan by defeating al Qaeda.