Saxby Chambliss

Their morale is, I think, on the downswing.

I'm deeply worried about the morale of the civilian workers.

I hope with maybe some flexibility that we're giving to all of your commands in the CR that hopefully will get completed in the next couple of days, maybe we can figure out a way to continue to utilize some of those platforms.

To all the men and women that serve under you, please convey to them our heartfelt thanks for their great commitment to freedom.

I was not a proponent of the START Treaty, primarily because it did not address tactical nuclear weapons.

If reductions in funding are permanent, the Marine Corps would not be able to provide the capabilities that the Nation requires and expects.

What are the projected savings of these initiatives?

General Welsh, will Congress receive a formal, legislative request for relief?

I have been a strong supporter of DOD depots throughout my time in Congress, in particular to ensure we maintain the proper balance between organic depot maintenance and private sector workloads.

You stated the mission of DOD is to 'deter adversaries and assure allies.'

There are clear indications that many nations in the Asia-Pacific... are watching these debates closely.

The possibility of sequestration along with the year-long CR will severely affect our ability to conduct maintenance in the coming year.

What is the duration of the relief request?

Looking back at it, of course it looks like it should have been crystal clear that there was an attack imminent.

General Ham actually called the Embassy to see if they wanted to extend the special [site] security team (SST) there and was told no.

How do you ensure the interagency process works to coordinate effectively the whole of U.S. Government resources in order to provide adequate security at our diplomatic missions in high-threat/high-risk areas?

I take that as a very weak response and reaction to this incident.

You are the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. You knew what was happening in Benghazi.

I have serious concerns about that interrogation study that was voted out by Committee.

Secretary Panetta confirmed that information that led to bin Laden came from detainees and the CIA's EIT program.

If confirmed as the next director, it will be your responsibility to lead the CIA as our nation continues to face significant national security challenges.

Our vigilance must not waver.

While we've heard a lot in recent months about al-Qa'ida being decimated and on the run, it is by no means destroyed.

I expect this commitment to actually be born out and practiced, regardless of political pressures.

Ultimately the error for this overpayment falls on DOD--either through an incorrect policy determination or by the officials who incorrectly certified LQA eligibility.