James M. Talent: “This legislation is not about charity, but about acknowledging the government's responsibility for this tragedy.”

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

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 the top-level political authority, which you all represent, what is it you want the outcome of this to be and why?

I could not agree more with what Michele was saying about we need a whole-of-government approach to these competitions.