I understand that point where you know a lot about the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, I am certain, and I know that you don't have a fixed personal view.

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.

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 welcome your willingness to work with the committee and your openness to additional ideas.

I personally deeply respect the solution that the chairman and ranking member have helped to lead.

I support efforts to ensure that individuals convicted of sexual assault do not serve in the military

My view is that there is absolutely no justification for the purchase of Russian helicopters, when there are no Afghan pilots trained to fly them.

I really appreciate your answers to my questions.

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

But, simply as an attorney, as the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, wouldn't you value the experience of a trained prosecutor in making these decisions?

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.

I must say I do not have too much doubt you will be confirmed. I expect you have heard much the same from others on this committee. I certainly will be supporting you in that vote.

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...

Does that mean that they are out in the field less, that they are sitting in classrooms rather than firing live rounds somewhere?

We need to enforce the reasonable gun laws on the books, which we do not currently do.

I think there is a real potential for bipartisan common ground on this issue.

You and I agree there ought to be more prosecutions of illegal gun possession and illegal gun ownership.

I am here to speak first and very personally in support of the nomination of Senator Kerry to be our next Secretary of State. There is a time when the man and the moment come together in a profoundly historic way. Senator Kerry's…

I want to express my appreciation to you for your sensitivity and your condolences, and so many of my colleagues for theirs as well.

I want to say a particular thanks, as others have, to Captain Kelly and to Gabby Giffords for your courage and strength in being here today.

My hope is that Newtown will be remembered not just as a place but as a promise, and that we use this tragedy as a means of transforming the debate, the discussion, the action that we need to make America safer.

I hope will be a call to action that Newtown has begun and action that is really bipartisan.

today I wish to remember Carol Walter. Carol was known throughout Connecticut and the Nation as a force for good and a supporter of the homeless. I worked with her for many years to address the homeless population in Connecticut, and no…

An Article III judge for countless people across the country is the voice and face of justice.

Thank you all for your willingness to serve, and I look forward to considering your nominations.