continuous piecemeal changes will only magnify uncertainty and doubt among our servicemembers about whether promised benefits will be there in the future.

He raised the issue of transparency with him.

the Department of Defense is going to become a better financial steward, better fiscal steward of their operation.

Any changes in U.S. policy on Syria would be forged through a whole-of-government approach.

The effect on the industrial base is an important consideration, which was factored into the Department's investment planning and budget preparation.

The Department of Defense's FY 2015 budget request reflects those critical choices necessary to address key intelligence requirements.

I am strongly committed to another round of BRAC; this is why it is included in the budget request.

We need a BRAC. We can't continue to carry overhead we don't need.

The U.S. approach to Syria involves the entire government; there is no U.S. military solution to this very complex, long-term problem.

The commitment that we have expressed clearly, completely, and again, reflected in our budget...

As I said, I will follow the law, but I have authority now, Congressman.

I am also well aware of your distinguished service as an aviator.

With the proliferation of more advanced military technologies and other nations pursuing comprehensive military modernization, we are entering an era where American dominance on the seas, in the skies, and in space can no longer be taken…

Climate change is a significant concern for DOD, affecting the operating environment as well the roles and missions.

The administration looks forward to working with Congress to determine the specific investments that would be funded.

I think that there has to be a serious discussion about how we pay for this once-in-a-generation replacement of a strategic deterrence.

The primary missions of Special Operations Forces will not change.

Over the past several decades, the United States and our allies have enjoyed a military capability advantage over any potential adversary.

The integrity, the sovereignty of Ukraine has been violated. We have made that very clear, and that is the issue and will be the issue until that is resolved.

Let the people of Ukraine decide their future.

This President of the United States puts the defense of this country as his highest priority.

We need a predictable budget, and on time.

DOD is in the midst of a comprehensive review of our European infrastructure to create long-term savings by eliminating excess infrastructure.

DOD does not object to review of or recommendations regarding retired pay calculations for general and flag officers.

But readiness, capability, and modernization are critically important to the troops who are asked to go in.