John McCain

Will you be able to ensure the American people that you will carry out your assigned security requirements to defend this Nation if sequestration continues the path that it's on?

So are you concerned about this combination of factors about Chinese behavior?

The Obama administration's plan to have DOD, which makes up only 18 percent of the budget, be accountable for 50 percent of the reduction is not responsible.

Do we have the capability to intercept a missile if the North Koreans launch within the next several days?

The flow of cocaine into the United States of America has not appreciably decreased.

Are they capable of shooting down Scud missiles?

I think there's a sense that we've begun to turn our backs on them, is how I see it.

Would you agree that shooting down a few Syrian aircraft would serve as a powerful disincentive for pilots to fly in that area?

You just said that you would not be able to interdict the drugs next year that you were able to this year.

I want to thank the witnesses for being here and their outstanding and dedicated work, especially you, Admiral.

Senator McCain. General Alexander, according to numerous reports, economic espionage and intellectual property theft are costing our country billions of dollars annually.

We will ensure that our Alliance has the modern, deployable, and connected forces that we need for the next decade and beyond. We will do this through a renewed culture of cooperation called 'Smart Defense' . . . We call it 'Smart Defense'…

You would agree that technology is really the answer?

Is it your opinion, Admiral, that it is time that we help the Syrian opposition in ways that would break what is a prolonged civil war?

General Alexander, cyber networks within our country, both public and private, have been facing a growing cyber threat originating from places like China and Iran.

General Alexander, would you agree that, absent some kind of consequences, China will continue doing exactly what it has been doing for years now?

There's a sense that they have that we are withdrawing. Partnership is important, but it has to be a two-way street.

Would you recommend such action?

Four people died and four people's families deserve to know exactly what happened and what transpired.

I want to thank the witnesses. General Ham, I'd like to echo the views of my colleagues and the American people in thanking you for your outstanding service to the country.

Many of those weapons are going to the wrong people, as we know, some of our partners that are giving the weapons to the wrong people.

Thank you for your service. Thank you for the inspiration you've provided to the men and women who serve under you.

Air power is a really decisive and important factor in Bashar Assad's being able to hang on?

Aren't you concerned about the unraveling of Iraq, with the schisms between the Kurds, Barzani, and Maliki?

Wouldn't you call that an unfair fight?