James M. Talent: “The foundation of U.S. military power is the quality and morale of the men and women who have chosen to serve the…”

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 think if we don't do that, then the other things that you are working on legislatively--as important as they are, are likely to fail in execution.

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.

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