James M. Talent: “That is the other question. Who was it that opposed this provision? Let us be up front about it. Was it not the…”

The threat of a bio-attack is, in my judgment, one of the greatest and gravest.

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.

The foundation of U.S. military power is the quality and morale of the men and women who have chosen to serve the Nation--in and out of uniform.

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