"It is in Israel's national security interest to have a neighborhood at peace with it."
"If we want to have more influence we should be more involved rather than less involved."
"To cut people off as they are developing... you don't want to cut your kids off when they are at their most vulnerable."
"I appreciate your service and I think you are doing a great job as our Secretary."
"I have spoken to many in my district, both health care providers and veterans, and have learned that stigma and individual will are significant barriers for servicemembers and veterans to seek out men..."
"we can't bear the burden of military action or supporting NATO without the help of our NATO allies."
"the President does not have authority to take us into a military conflict without the support of Congress, Democrats or Republicans."
"I want to condemn it and hope that the government in Ankara changes its attitude."
"I still believe that NATO should expand and that countries that want to get into NATO ought to become members of NATO."
"I have vowed that this Committee will continue vigorous oversight to see these goals accomplished, and I reaffirm this promise today."
"The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications will come to order."