"one of the most effective ways to ensure that our Nation is prepared to manage catastrophic incidents is to conduct in-depth planning for those incidents before they occur."
"Admiral Stavridis, I invite your comments on whether a cooperative U.S.-Russian missile defense program could possibly change the overall dynamic in the region."
"an appalling gap in our Nation's ability to respond to the use of a weapon of mass destruction on our soil."
"I appreciated the opportunity to discuss with you the impressive contributions that the State of Maine has made to our Navy."
"Despite economic recessions, both China and Russia are increasing defense spending in an effort to modernize and transform their militaries."
"Aegis cruisers and destroyers provide a critical element to that capability from the sea."
"I believe we must reset DOD's multi-sector acquisition workforce with the right size and skill mix required to successfully provide proper oversight and management of contracts."
"The department must pick up the pace of its progress."
"This all-night debate has no impact on me whatsoever. It's clearly not an opportunity for a serious debate. We don't have to stay in all night to have a serious debate on Iraq. We can do that in the d..."
"What many of us are looking for is a new strategy that would not be a precipitous pullout, with all the problems that that would cause."
"In drafting Section 550, the intent of Congress was clear and unambiguous--this statutory provision provides the Department strong, interim authority for up to three years until permanent, comprehensi..."