Do you know whether all of this focus to change the culture, to provide the kind of support, education, whether that is working?

Perhaps this kind of an ultimate authority to overturn a decision should not rest in one person's hands who may not even have any kind of legal training.

There are some things, evidently, that we can learn from these other countries.

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?

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.

If we seek to influence events, we must listen to partner concerns and continue to demonstrate our support through tangible actions.

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

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

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

I think that's a very important strategy--for us to pursue energy, lessening the energy usage in DOD.