Kay Hagan: “One of the questions is, what efforts are being made to ensure that our members of the Guard and Reserve have a soft…”

I hate to bring this hearing to a close, but I do thank all of you for your testimony.

While a strong moderate military force is essential, I do believe success on the battlefield can only set the condition for the political solution in Syria.

I would like to ask for another 45 seconds. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing no objection, it is so ordered.

I rise today to honor U.S. Forest Service Officer Jason Crisp. On March 12, 2014, Officer Crisp and his K-9 partner Maros lost their lives during a manhunt for an individual suspected of murdering his parents earlier that day. Officer…