Do you think that the Department and the individual Services have made adequate progress in making the best use of the professionals of the Reserve and Guard?
Are you satisfied that the quality of new recruits coming into the Armed Forces--and the Army in particular--is satisfac...
have you formulated a view on the best way forward in modernizing this antiquated system?
We have seen great improvements and recent testing success of a national missile defense system.
Secretary Gates, do you have any unfunded requirements related to the reset that should be included in the pending econo...
Are you committed to ensuring that the intent of Congress will be achieved when the Board finally begins its work this y...
apart from the war itself, this Department and I have no higher priority.
How do you view the agreement from a theater-wide strategic perspective?
Secretary Gates, what more can Congress do to assist the Services in restoring the readiness of major combat units?
Secretary Gates, former President Bush signed an Executive order last year intended to reduce the number and cost of ear...
The capabilities needed to deal with [terrorist attacks] cannot be considered exotic distractions or temporary diversion...