Kay Hagan: “I agree with Secretary Gates' insight to leverage the capabilities that are conducive to our ever-changing operational…”

it is with great honor and gratitude that I rise to reflect on the last 6 years, which have been some of the most rewarding and transformative of my life, and to thank the people who have been by my side as we worked to make our great…

Thank you, Chairman Cantwell.

The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security have launched an initiative to partner with local communities to counter extremist recruiting.

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