Do we need that 12th LPD?

I believe they are a necessity to project American influence in regions such as the Asia-Pacific.

Is it fair to say that the President issued that veto threat because he could not certify that Russia was complying with its treaty obligations?

I want you to get back to us with the specific numbers there.

What's your assessment of the risk to the Marine Corps and our troops' ability to execute objectives around the world, and particularly the Asia-Pacific, if we do not get that number right?

Your testimony before the committee today, your best judgment to Congress, is that the numbers that we project for 2015 will be adequate to provide security during that calendar year; is that correct?

I do not believe this committee and this body was provided with all of the information that you had

I just want you to help us understand at the committee level the reason for this.

This committee eagerly awaits the Commandant's findings later this year.

Would it help you as the next Commandant if we would go ahead and get these bills on the President's desk for his signature before the end of the fiscal year?

Mr. McKeon, did the President call for these cuts and for working with Russia while he knew Russia was violating a major arms control agreement?

There would be a cost to the taxpayers of transporting some of this equipment back that's not going to be necessary for us to be successful in the long haul.

I just implore the leadership of this Congress to do whatever's necessary to get these bills on the President's desk in a timely manner.

I do remain seriously concerned that our Navy may be unable to support all requests for amphibious ship support from our combatant commanders.

DOD wants to do another base realignment and closure (BRAC) round, and often we hear Defense officials say it's not going to be like the 2005 BRAC round.

In Federalist Number 47, James Madison stated there can be no liberty where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person or body of magistrates.

I urge all stakeholders to work in a collaborative fashion, and I urge industry officials, public safety professionals, and regulators to work together.

Americans' right to dependable 911 service in times of emergency is a top priority. Lives absolutely depend on it.

Let me just follow up on Senator Manchin's question about equipment being left in Afghanistan.

It's a question for another command?

It is critical that when a 911 call is placed, first responders know precisely where the call is coming from.

I hope we can discuss the various views in this room and in this country with respect.

Hopefully, we're going to try to continue to be successful in Afghanistan.

As the Senate Armed Services Committee considers your nomination to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, we request that you provide the committee with answers to the following questions.

We're going to need to have you back.