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.
Mar 23, 2015
In my judgment, increased support for the Iraqi Security Forces, Sunni tribal forces, and Kurdish peshmerga is needed.
Mar 23, 2015
The cause of Iraq's unraveling over the past several years was the corrupt sectarian and authoritarian behavior of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
Mar 23, 2015
There is, at present in Iraq, an unprecedented opportunity to support Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
Mar 23, 2015
I highlight the leadership of Chairman McCain in this regard for questioning the strategy in Iraq before 2007.
Mar 23, 2015
I think it is an excellent question and it is alarming what has happened in the past 2 months.
Mar 23, 2015
We need to recognize, as we consider how best to reshape our policy toward the region, that it is going to take a similarly long-term approach to deal with the many problems of the region.
Mar 23, 2015
We have consistently and unfortunately prioritized short-term political expediency over our long-term strategic interests.
Mar 18, 2015
I do not believe that our Nation should have no regulations, but I do believe that regulations should be local whenever possible, limited in scope, and that the least costly solutions should be followed.
Mar 10, 2015
The CLF fleet transitioned from a force of ships with all-Navy crews to a force of MSC-operated 'T' ships with largely civilian crews.
Mar 10, 2015
Funding constraints, such as a return to sequestration in fiscal year 2016, would necessitate a revisit and revision of the defense strategy.
Mar 10, 2015
Is it true that today CLF ships generally only 'shuttle' fuel and supplies out to deployed ships from regional supply and fuel depots?
Mar 10, 2015
If funding above the PB were made available, would the Navy support and could the industrial base build an additional SSN if three are authorized in fiscal year 2016?
Mar 10, 2015
Does the design and technical risk allow us to consider accelerating this program?
Mar 10, 2015
Admiral Mulloy, can you describe the need and plan for restarting the Mark-48 Heavyweight Torpedo?
Mar 10, 2015
Will the TAO(X)s be equipped with a quantity of ship self-defense systems closer to that of the AOEs and AORs?
Mar 10, 2015
Naval Logistics Integration is a key enabler of our ability to sustain forces operating from the sea.
Mar 10, 2015
Admiral Mulloy, in a contested anti-access, area denial (A2/AD) environment, from what distance does the Navy envision launching an amphibious assault?
Mar 10, 2015
How would the execution of U.S. contingency plans be affected at various stages of a conflict by battle losses of CLF ships?
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