We are not completely ready to meet that new environment as a NATO alliance. Are we?

I believe that we have changed the conditions in Afghanistan, but I also believe we have much work to do.

Do you believe a no-fly zone would have saved lives of innocent civilians in Syria?

I believe the U.S. commitment to the NATO article 5 obligations is critical to U.S. strategic interests.

The potential impact of the Army's proposal to move Apache attack battalions... is a dark cloud looming over the unit.

If confirmed, I hope you can join me and visit the 149th in Tupelo.

How prepared are we to respond--to prevent--not to respond in a mutually-assured-destruction manner, but to defend against such a thing?

If confirmed, I will ensure that the recommendations of the National Commission on the Future of the Army--to include recommendations regarding the transfer of Apache helicopters from the Army National Guard to the Regular Army--are…

As evil as ISIL is, it is the barrel bombs and air attacks that are causing most of the civilian casualties in Syria.

I believe in conditions being the driver not time.

This is a capability that we retain. We know how to do it.

If confirmed, will you commit to providing this Committee with a report on the Air Force acquisition strategy for replacing these Huey helicopters?

Yes, Senator, 350,000 taking part in the establishment of that army.

They are responsible for the security of their nation now.

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And I thank the Senator from New Hampshire. ______ By Mr. DAINES (for himself, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Lee, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Vitter, and Mr. Johnson): S. 2310. A bill to allow a State to submit a declaration of…

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