Kay Hagan

I think it is extremely important because I do know that there are millions of people in our country today that are obviously suffering and in chronic pain.

I think it's critically important that DOD continue to invest in S&T programs and the research and development initiatives.

DOD support to the U.S. law enforcement agencies and the Mexican military supports the broader counter-TCO fight.

Both veterans and Active Duty servicemembers have cited that the Pentagon and military commanders are not doing enough to prosecute sexual assault cases.

I thank both of you for your testimony today and certainly for your service to our country.

I believe they are, yes.

Thank you. Dr. Pizzo and Dr. Maixner, you discussed doctor shopping; I know Dr. Maixner has.

I think R&D goes a long way in everything we do, and your support in that area is outstanding.

I couldn't agree more with what Senator Udall just said about trying to ramp down the desire in our country for narcotics.

I'm pleased that Secretary Panetta has removed the JSF from probationary status.

I think it's critical to continue to expand and strengthen our partnerships.

I believe is essential for the Marine Corps to operate and to move seamlessly from the sea ashore and in the air.

The adjudication of alleged offenses inside the unit must be efficient, visible, and just.

I know the President recently released his plan to help responsible homeowners and heal the housing market.

I mandated that financial literacy be taught, at least a portion, in civics and education class in high school.

I really want to thank all of you for your warm comments about your spouses, and I think we all know how important family is.

We need cyber operators not just technicians and a culture that sees cybersecurity as a military capability.

In response to DOD's request for comment in the course of its review, seven Senate colleagues and I wrote a bipartisan letter to Secretary Panetta reaffirming our support for a return to the longstanding requirement that specialty metals…

Because the new definition disregards the most capital- and labor-intensive portion of production, the melt stage, it puts at risk valuable jobs and technology.

What needs to be clearly conveyed is the commitment that has been made by the greater International Community (IC) to stand with the people of Afghanistan in security, economic development, social services, justice, and self-determination…

Will you ensure that your office will work with the DOD labs, and other science and technology organizations like DARPA, to ensure that these centralized personnel actions will not have a negative impact on their hiring?

If confirmed, I will seek continued coalition support to implement a transition strategy with the objective of mitigating the economic impacts of the military drawdown and the gradual reduction of international development assistance.

With the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces leaving Afghanistan, after more than a decade, we must be concerned about the potential for an economic meltdown with reduced security, political instability, more violence, and…

will DOD revise the definition of 'produced' to require that armor steel plate be melted in the United States, in light of well-documented congressional intent?

Will you work with this committee to ensure these authorities are exercised to the greatest possible extent?