did the individuals on the ground in Benghazi make any requests for support that were denied?

I just would add my straightforward question, I think, and in particular to both of you, particularly to General Dempsey, you said you were aware of the cable.

It doesn't seem to me that we were moving with a sense of urgency, given that we had an ambassador missing.

It's a pretty important cable. You said you were also aware of the deteriorating security situation.

The recommendations that you provided, and the number that was ended up, that Senator McCain just asked you, was that number significantly below what you recommended?

Is there any legal reason that would stop you from utilizing this waiver in order to solve this issue on a more long-term basis?

Secretary Wright, has DOD received any reimbursement claims related to Thomas? If so, how many?

But in terms of a timeline, you would agree with me that it is best to take as much time as you need to interrogate someone that may have valuable information to shed light on al Qaeda and perhaps prevent future attacks.

If General Dunford told you that he believes the pace of the withdrawal is jeopardizing our interests and a positive outcome in Afghanistan, would you support his request to slow the pace of withdrawal?

The A-10 has a very important function, in terms of close air support.

Do you believe it's important that Israel maintain its qualitative military edge over any potential adversary in the region?

It was reported, at the time, that your recommendations were between 14,000 to 18,000 troops. Was that accurate?