I believe in a strong, healthy industrial base, and I am concerned that changes in the defense market may impact that base.
If confirmed, I will certainly continue to stress to Congress the importance of receiving an enacted fiscal year 2013 Defense Appropriations...
I support the administration's approach of cautious and calibrated engagement with the Burmese military through bilateral and multilateral a...
However, sequestration's effects would be disastrous for the Department and would necessitate a review of the new defense strategy.
If confirmed, I am committed to seeing that programs that focus on resiliency and leadership education continue and are further evaluated wi...
The impact of sequestration combined with a year-long Continuing Resolution will present the Department with very serious funding challenges...
A full-year Continuing Resolution and sequestration would damage our readiness, our people, and our military families.
I want to make it clear that if confirmed I will make it a priority to minimize the impact of sequestration on our wounded warriors and thei...
I believe strategy should drive our resource decisions, but our strategy must also be realistic and resource-informed.
Adverting sequestration, as well as providing the Department a fiscal year 2013 appropriations bill, should be Congress' highest priority.
I support the current administration approach, in which DOD has the responsibility to defend, deter, and, when directed by the President, ta...