Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"How has having a senior-level gender advisor that reports directly to you improved your command's ability to be a more effective fighting force?"

"I have very publically been promoting our four Military Imperatives--respect for human rights, the institutionalization of jointness, development of professional non-commissioned officer (NCO) corps, ..."

"Do you believe this is sufficient? How is this funding being used to rebuild response capacity and capability?"

"Should there be more action as opposed to watching?"