James M. Talent: “The foundation of America's military strength is the quality and morale of the men and women who have chosen to service.”

But it is really important because the impact of the next 8 to 10 years, particularly in that theater, if they are able--I don't have to tell you all--to operationalize hypersonics, we have trouble because our missile defenses go out the…

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.

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