Howard P. McKeon: “In my view, the President's approach is fraught with unnecessary risk.”

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

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.

This tragic example where 32 instructors have either been found guilty, have been charged with, or are still being investigated for crimes against 59 trainees, begs the question: How could this have happened?

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