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

it is a moral obligation that we have to fulfill

we can do to ensure that when our Guard and Reserve deploy and also when they return home

I think it is important that we take a look at this.

How can Congress help with this issue, because it's obviously of deep concern if we are in a position where we capture a high-value target or a repeat offender and that person still remains a danger, or we need to have them in a position…

there are still some unmet needs.

We continue to be at war with terrorists, and the difficulties that we face, and also the sacrifices that our servicemen are making across the branches on behalf of our freedom and democracy in the world.

I believe the Department needs to strategically prioritize its battle force mix consistent with ensuring it is a ready and agile battle force.

If we fail to have the political courage in Congress to make the difficult decisions... do you think this will make us less safe as we look forward?

The Nation cannot have a strong defense without a strong economy; therefore I view the deficit crisis and corresponding deep cuts in defense as one of the most significant challenges to the entire national security community.

Over the long-term, history shows that a nation's economic strength is the foundation of its national security.

Security in Asia and around the world would increasingly rely on the U.S. maintaining naval supremacy.