I believe a well-trained and properly-sized ANA and Afghan National Police (ANP) forces are a prerequisite to America leaving Afghanistan.

many military personnel and their family members who were stationed at Camp Lejeune from the late 1950s through the late 1980s may have been exposed to contaminated drinking water.

Our National security is tightly linked to cyberspace, where conflict is not limited by geography or time.

the stigma still exists among servicemembers. It is imperative to get the message to our warriors that it would be courageous to reach out for help.

it is crucial that America protect and defend its vital interests in the realm of cyberspace.

The posture of PACOM and also USFK is of particular interest to me because of the strategic location of Hawaii in the Pacific.

Secretary Mabus, keeping track of a ship's locations during its lifetime is an important operational and historic function.

China is investing heavily in fourth-generation fighters and advanced surface-to-air missiles.

The Total Force partnership between the 15th Airlift Wing and the 154th Wing is working effectively.

our Nation and military must grow our foreign language capability.

IEDs remain the number one cause of casualties in Afghanistan.

I applaud the Navy and Marine Corps for their campaign to increase the involvement of their leaders at all ranks in suicide prevention efforts.

It is impossible to overstate the importance of our military engagement in the Asia Pacific region.

Secretary Mabus, a frequently cited estimate is that around 800,000 personnel served on ships located off the coast of Vietnam during the Vietnam war. Is this an accurate number?

Secretary Mabus, is there a current registry of those exposed to environmental toxins at NAF Atsugi? If not, why?

I support the confirmation of Chairman Ben Bernanke. Chairman Bernanke has demonstrated tremendous skill in handling extraordinary economic challenges. We were very fortunate that the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors…

How should the DOD address what the Independent Review characterizes as the failure to apply professional standards of officership?

What steps should the DOD undertake to ensure the resiliency and recovery of healthcare providers so that they can continue to provide members of the Armed Forces and their families with the best healthcare?

This is becoming so obvious now, what has been going on with this Administration.

As President Obama has made clear, weaknesses in our counterterrorism systems and human errors have created gaps in our Nation's defenses.

We should enhance our international partnerships, use imagination and risk-based thinking in exploring potential threats.

Congress, working closely with the Administration, must protect privacy rights and civil liberties while trying to improve our Nation's defenses.

Trust must be established in order for servicemembers and veterans to be successfully served.

Do you see any barriers, including potentially connecting VA to the community health clinic in East Maui?

Thank you, Senator. Before I start my testimony, I would like to give personal thanks to the Molokai vets...