02/08/2012
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"There is only one state in our AOR actively seeking to destabilize the region and actively foment violence, and that is Iran."
"General Mattis, what is your assessment of the impact of this policy on operational readiness of units in a deployed setting?"
"General Mattis, with the withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Iraq, we have repositioned significant forces in Kuwait and are in the process of redefining their roles and missions. Can you describe your lon..."
"I ask to be made part of the record, that requests the Department take no action that would be difficult or impossible to reverse if Congress disapproves a related proposal in the fiscal year 2013 req..."