Howard P. McKeon: “Hearings like this one give us an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the organizations that are doing things all on…”

I applauded the President's decision to take out Osama bin Laden. However, this tactical success did not end what former CENTCOM Commander General John Abizaid called the long war against Al Qaeda.

The QDR is meant to be a useful tool for Congress to understand the longer-term strategic challenges and opportunities facing the Department.

If it only leads to a justification of programs in the budget, then both the Department and Congress have lost a major opportunity.

Our naval forces are the best in the world. They provide our Nation with an incredible ability to project power and strength.