As far as you understand it, is Guantanamo Bay still off the table in terms of being used for that type of facility?

I want to ensure that we are doing everything we can to obtain his release.

I just would say that in opening comments.

Is there any strategic, operational, or tactical reason to withdraw in September versus at least allowing us to finish the fighting season?

I had the opportunity as a new Senator to go to Afghanistan in January, and I was very impressed with the progress that has been made.

One of the concerns with a more aggressive recommendation, of course, is, as Senator McCain has outlined, given the progress we have made in Afghanistan, that that progress, we could see a regression of that progress.

Nothing currently prohibits the CIA from being the lead in conducting interrogations?

I think it's a model for other States across the country.

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and General Martin Dempsey acknowledge that a further reduction of defense spending would be detrimental to our national security.

the F-35 JSF will form the backbone of U.S. air combat superiority for generations to come.

It is important to bring our mission in Iraq to a successful conclusion.