Only with a credible and capable U.S. land power will the nations of this critical region choose us as their partner of first choice for security and stability.

What does a hollow Army look like?

that would take on tremendous risk, given the challenges we face around the world.

Sequestration is something that I think is particularly foolish with regard to our national security.

I really appreciate it.

I understand, General Welsh, from the discussion you and I certainly had this morning in my office that you are in the process, the Air Force is in the process, of making the decision on the basing of this particularly for the Air National…

I believe that this is not something that when you are within the Air Force and a victim that you should receive, but I believe that victims across the branches should be receiving this type of support.

General Welsh, in terms of our Nation's nuclear deterrent, what value does the bomber leg of the triad provide?

So one thing that--when you look at what's happened in the last couple of weeks with the new leader of North Korea and his bellicose actions, which seem to go beyond their typical cycle of provocation that we've seen in the past with his…

I am proud of the work all the National Guard does in support of SOUTHCOM through the SPP.

I think that Congress should have an ability to weigh in on these issues.

While I believe the return of the Egyptian Ambassador to Israel would definitely contribute to sustaining the peace between Egypt and Israel, I don't think it is a necessity.