Richard Blumenthal

I remain concerned, to put it mildly, with the fact that interoperability still is a goal not a reality.

This program really has to be spared any impact as a result of sequester.

What would have to change for those helicopters to be purchased from an American manufacturer such as Sikorsky or any of the others that are more than capable of providing better aircraft to the Afghans?

I think in connection with that question, what additional kinds of resources we should consider stopping if there is no status of forces agreement?

I think he is truly committed and passionate about men and women in uniform and about our veterans.

I know that the issue of suicide in the military has been raised and I know that the Department of Defense is endeavoring to address these issues very responsibly.

My own view, for what it is worth, is that that relationship perhaps could be improved...

My hope is that Lieutenant General Bogdan's remarks do not reflect the general attitude in terms of what that relationship has been or should be...

The effort to test and improve the airplane really requires a close working relationship.

There is no question in your mind that this Nation is committed to the F-35. Is there?

I agree completely that they should be held answerable and accountable for the quality of the product and costs and so forth.

If confirmed, will you look at making better use of the Marine Corps' ability to respond to crises in North Africa?

If confirmed, would you consider providing specific training and technical assistance to the Jordanian military to improve security control at the Zaatari refugee camp?

I have every confidence that you will ensure the welfare of all military personnel under your command.

I hope that you will share the sense of urgency that many of us feel about this situation and about the very dire predicament of many of those courageous fighters who are opposing the murderous and barbaric regime that the Assad…

I'd like your commitment that you will do everything possible to provide a drastic and dramatic increase in humanitarian aid to the refugees in Syria and elsewhere.

I'd like your commitment that you will help us, in effect, improve the law in that regard.

I think it's equally important that we have that unity of effort in stopping American taxpayer money from, in effect, aiding the enemy in Afghanistan, where corruption has been, unfortunately, so rampant.

I'd like your personal commitment, as CENTCOM commander, that you will personally review these cases and use the authority you have to stop U.S. taxpayers' money from being funneled to the Taliban.

Will you make it your policy and practice that, that movie, among other training aids, is seen by all of the commanders?

I believe there is a reason that we afford the President some prerogative in choosing his team, which is, ultimately, the President that we hold accountable for his policies.

I will be supporting Senator Hagel.

If confirmed, will you review the decisions and guidance of the Army records correction boards with regards to the denial of Vietnam veterans' requests for discharge upgrades?

I strongly believe that the cost will increase, the cost per submarine, and that we will be at severe risk.

I would like the same kind of commitment that you have expressed very persuasively on the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' on the issue of sexual assaults.