We must move in the right direction. Some of the suggestions that you made were, I think, steps that we should consider seriously.

It seems to me would this not point to the desirability of removing these kinds of decisions from the chain of command so that they would not feel political pressure to prosecute weak cases?

Would all of you agree that removing the decision to go forward with either investigation or prosecution should be removed and should go to an independent authority and out of the chain of command?

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I know that this committee has had numerous hearings on how we can facilitate and ensure that movement of marines happens in a way that is of benefit to both of our countries, not to mention what we need to do regarding Guam.

I completely support the President's declared shift to the Pacific.

Thank you for your quick action in changing the UCMJ regarding the convening authority's right to overturn decisions.

I could not agree with you more that we need to continue to make the investments in energy security.

Would you say that one of the areas that we need to continue to focus on is the Futenma situation in Okinawa?

Again, I note in your testimony the challenge that you're facing... to process and analyze all the data...

I would welcome your thoughts on the facility as we go forward in these economically constrained times.

I hope that means that you will continue to support the efforts to modernize that shipyard so that they can conduct the kind of highly technical work that they do there.