Are any of you aware of past use-of-force resolutions or declarations of war, going back to the start of our country's history, that had an explicit expiration date?

It is critical to make sure they don't.

I would encourage you... to speak out, using your best professional military judgment.

I know you know the risks that we face from leaving Afghanistan too early.

Calendars work for our adversaries more than they work for us.

I have to say that I tend to agree with your assessment, Ms. Franks, and that is not just chauvinism for Arkansas.

Islamic terrorists don't need an excuse to attack the United States. They don't attack us for what they do. They attack us for who we are.

But that doesn't mean they will trade five stone-cold Taliban killers for us.

the true test for any capability is user adoption, so why would you expect the Army to force an inferior, failing, over-priced program on the warfighter?

General Dunford, the nominee to be the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called Russia an existential threat.

I hope that we provide you and all the sailors that you represent the adequate support you need, both to modernize our fleet and to continue to be a forward-deployed force to project American power.