James M. Talent: “Our troops deserve uniform, national protection against abusive financial practices that target them.”

We fear our military lacks the capability to attract, use, and keep the unconventional, technical, and cutting-edge talents and skills that it needs to meet future threats and new realities.

I am concerned that this is real and that they are, the latest developments are reflective of what is actually happening and that they may be well ahead of us.

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

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