the commitment we must make to our nuclear deterrent, which as Secretary Carter so aptly described as the 'bedrock' of our national security strategy.

Given the deteriorating situation with Mr. Putin, Congress authorized and appropriated $220 million to end our reliance on the RD-180.

Mr. Secretary, are there steps you can take now that will protect our investments from this happening?

Last year, Admiral McRaven expressed concern about the impacts that budget cuts, including sequestration, could have on special operations.

Mr. Secretary, our coasts and all of our people and assets, including our naval infrastructure, are at risk from sea level rise.

Mr. Secretary, do you feel that the 2019 goal is attainable?

The steps that are needed now against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) include keeping the military pressure on the ISIS network.

What do you see as the Department's role in cyber security?

I would say to the Senator from Massachusetts, Amen. Amen. We can't play around with our national security by holding somebody's legislative ideal as a means of holding up the national security and holding the national security of this…

Your vote will help keep the Internet open for years to come, free from slow lanes and gatekeeping.

Is the world going to stop revolving if it is extended?

I support the multistakeholder model of ICANN. As an institution, it represents one in which the Internet's diverse stakeholders can come together and make sure the Internet remains free, open, secure, and a global network.