James M. Talent: “The thought of a WMD attack anywhere in our region is too horrific for words.”

I certainly agree that these are vital concerns, given the power of cyber weapons, their escalatory potential, and the downside consequences of a miscalculation.

the warrior ethos is not a luxury, it is essential when you have a military.

I would just suggest I think success means protecting the American homeland, the territorial integrity of allies, the economy, from attacks.

Part of what you are doing and need to do is to strengthen the civilian elements of national influence.