John McCain

Sir, I am encouraged.

We have to get governance, development, and security, or we won't make progress.

They have an internal insurgency.

I think that's an important message that Members of Congress and the American people understand.

I urge you to make sure that the performance of all, both civilian and uniformed, in the United States Air Force comports themselves with the highest standards of public service that we expect of them.

If confirmed, I will consider all proposals for inclusion in the Civil Works budget.

If confirmed, do you plan to change or eliminate the prioritization processes outlined for each program in the 5-Year Plan?

What is your understanding of the responsibilities of the Corps of Engineers as it relates to recommendations for resource allocation and prioritization for the Nation's navigation infrastructure, flood and storm damage controls…

If confirmed, how do you plan to take part in the development of budgets and proposed project authorizations for Corps programs?

Let me suggest that you take a trip down to the U.S.-Mexican border and get an assessment.

What is your understanding of your potential responsibilities as they relate to the development of the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program 5-Year Development Plan?

I view the harassment of the USNS Impeccable within China's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as a serious incident.

Our hemisphere is important. It's an important part of your portfolio. We have individuals such as President Chavez in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Bolivia, and Ecuador, where we have significant challenges.

I support U.S. accession to the Law of the Sea Convention.

Escalating violence along the U.S.-Mexico border will pose the second greatest threat to U.S. security this year, second only to al Qaeda.

I believe that the President's desire to have ratification of the CTBT needs to be backed up by increased attention of the Nuclear Weapons Council.

I think the recent changes to defense acquisition policy reflect the Department's commitment to achieving improved acquisition outcomes by reducing risk, and improving process discipline.

Secretary Gates has spoken to the strategic importance of this relocation initiative in terms of our regional deterrent posture and our key alliance relationship with Japan.

President Obama and Secretary Gates have underscored that change is needed and vowed to make acquisition reform a top priority.

The Navy requires temporary legislation to operate with 10 carriers during the period between inactivation of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) in November 2012 and the delivery of Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) in September 2015.

Mr. Work, department-wide, nearly half of the DOD's 95 largest acquisition programs have exceeded the Nunn-McCurdy cost growth standards established in section 2433 of title 10, U.S.C.

Governor Mabus, will you look into this contracting folly and ensure me that the Navy will begin awarding contracts on this submarine program and other SSPs under fixed price-type contracts, where appropriate?

The Services are planning on purchasing approximately 2,450 JSFs at a cost of over $300 billion, a sum that reflects a cost growth of nearly 47 percent beyond original 2002 estimates.

What other potential alternatives do you see for maintaining sufficient strike assets if there were any additional slippage in the initial operating capability date for the F-35 JSF?

We strongly support the spirit and intent of the 'Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009.'