Kay Hagan: “do you believe that building the capacity of foreign security forces is a core function of DOD?”

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 think you've shed a lot of light on this issue for so many individuals.

I think that's very important, because it certainly would degrade their capability.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 10, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on finance