Kay Hagan

Congressional oversight should mirror the oversight Congress exercises over SOCOM for authorities such as 1208.

I understand you have been working to establish the SOCOM-National Capital Region (NCR) office with the intent of consolidating various SOCOM elements in Washington, DC.

Last 2 years we certainly had a great working relationship with Senator Portman and I know we will, too.

It seems 35 years is an awfully long time from a planning perspective in today's highly technical architecture and field.

What are your views on the effectiveness of the LQIP and should there be other panels under LQIP, for instance, for laboratory infrastructure?

I think the French operation was absolutely excellent.

the President has made clear that he wants to continue to engage Congress and assure not only that our targeting, detention, and prosecution of terrorists remain consistent with our laws and systems of checks and balances, but our efforts…

Consequence management is defined from your perspective as? Explain that section?

The minimization of the use of highly enriched uranium for civilian purposes is one of our high target programs.

Just so the panel knows, we are going to stop the meeting right before 4 p.m.

What are your views on the Rapid Innovation Program?

With the rapid pace of global technological development, we no longer have the luxury of thinking about an idea, developing it, waiting a decade or more to field these weapons systems.

I don't know what those numbers are, but they certainly seem to be aggressive, individuals moving quickly into Jordan.

That is why I like, Dr. Prabhakar, your comment about when the threat changes, that you can quickly adapt.

We are waiting to see what happens with the political process.

The most notable accomplishment of the panel is its contribution to the implementation of expanded direct hiring authority for scientists and engineers with advanced degrees.

Do you think that the political leadership in China has been told by their cyber forces that what they've been doing was undetectable?

So do you feel comfortable, or somewhat comfortable, with the funding for the defensive part of cybersecurity issues?

Admiral McRaven, how is SOCOM responding to the requirements of the Defense Appropriations Bill?

In the fiscal year 2014 budget request, DOD has more or less preserved its top line funding for S&T.

We certainly need to go back and look at Plan X too, in my estimation, going forward, for sure.

The President and the leadership of DOD from the Secretary on down have emphasized the importance of cyber to our Nation's security and prosperity.

Mr. Shaffer, the Department of Defense (DOD) Laboratory Quality Improvement Program (LQIP) established in 1993 seeks to improve the efficiency of the labs by streamlining their business practices and granting the heads of the labs…

I want to thank all three witnesses for your service to our country.

It remains very much to be seen.