I know the Committee members would like to hear my dulcet tones but I would prefer to hear the witnesses.
We must always guard against waste, fraud, and abuse in all programs.
We must prioritize the needs of our first responders.
We've got to take it very seriously.
the commitment we must make to our nuclear deterrent, which as Secretary Carter so aptly described as the 'bedrock' of our national security...
4,000 deaths a year are occurring as a result of truck and bus accidents. And this is serious business.
Mr. Secretary, do you feel that the 2019 goal is attainable?
What do you see as the Department's role in cyber security?
Mr. Secretary, our coasts and all of our people and assets, including our naval infrastructure, are at risk from sea level rise.
Last year, Admiral McRaven expressed concern about the impacts that budget cuts, including sequestration, could have on special operations.
Mr. Secretary, are there steps you can take now that will protect our investments from this happening?