Jun 22, 2011
Senator McCain and this Committee requested a list of so-called 'created Tribes' from the Department.
John McCain
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John McCain was a prominent American politician and military officer who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, McCain was known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to national security. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a prisoner of war for over five years, an experience that shaped his political career and views on military and foreign policy.
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Jun 22, 2011
I think there has to be a very streamlined process, but I think that's something worth discussing.
Jun 22, 2011
I think the person who would have to be responsible would be the President of the United States.
Jun 22, 2011
I predict to you now that our allies will accelerate their reductions and presence in Afghanistan.
Jun 22, 2011
From a pure military standpoint, conditions on the ground as they are, the troops coming out before the end of the fighting season next summer in order to comply with the September pullout, does it make it more difficult for General Allen…
Jun 22, 2011
I appreciate that. I appreciate that. And that's the whole structure of our system of government.
Jun 13, 2011
Secretary Donley, in your view, what are the National security implications of Light-Squared's proposal?
Jun 7, 2011
Our current commitment in troops and in dollars is neither proportional to our interest nor sustainable, in my judgment.
Jun 7, 2011
I thank the chairman, and I apologize for the length of my opening statement.
Jun 7, 2011
The U.S. Senate has had the wisdom to confirm him to the post of ambassador, as the chairman pointed out, five times already.
Jun 7, 2011
It's an honor to introduce the President's nominee to be the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ryan Crocker.
Jun 7, 2011
I applaud Ambassador Crocker's willingness, once again, to take on an extremely difficult mission, and I look forward to his testimony.
Jun 7, 2011
Only a political settlement will resolve this. Every military leader has said that. There is no military solution.
Jun 7, 2011
I am, obviously, pleased and proud to join my friend, Senator Jon Kyl, in introducing to the Committee a fine Arizonan, Judge Jennifer Guerin Zipps.
Jun 7, 2011
We are extremely proud of her and the great work that she has done under very difficult conditions.
Jun 7, 2011
That is why we would be very appreciative of an expeditious and rapid confirmation of Judge Zipps, because of the judicial emergency that exists.
May 31, 2011
The ground combat forces--soldiers and marines, as well as the Special Forces for all Services--registered the greatest concern about the effects on readiness and unit cohesion of repealing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.
May 24, 2011
That, sir, is really entertaining. Then why in the world would they want to get that information if it was not used?
May 24, 2011
Maybe we have to start line-by-line authorization bills of eliminating them ourselves since clearly the Administration is not acting.
May 24, 2011
So there is presently duplication in Defense procurement that I know of for sure that I can identify for you.
May 24, 2011
The Washington Post and other media have exposed really some incredible abuses of this program, which has been made non-competitive, and has increased dramatically the cost to taxpayers.
May 24, 2011
We know that as of last year, a number that is pretty hard to miss, there was $125 billion in improper payment.
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