So, this is a really important question. And, the reason I think it is a really important question is that we are only as good as the information that we have.

I think it is really important for this Committee to understand whether any of the individuals that we know were involved in Paris--that have been identified in Brussels--were they on the 'terrorist watchlist?'

the program is only as good as the information we have, in terms of how this vetting happens.

Well, this sounds to me like an important congressional oversight function, given the security functions of that site and what we need to do.

we should have that already shored up and resolved and make sure there's a clear contract

I serve on the Armed Services Committee, and we have Iran testing ballistic missiles right now. We have North Korea testing ballistic missiles.

I am not sure what could be worse than a blackout where we are handing people a sandwich and a bottle of water and giving them a map.

I just think as we look at the big picture, these are tools that we need to look at.

MEP funding should be increased to $260 million annually and the program authorized through 2020.

The administration has announced a new plan to support, train, and equip counter-ISIS forces.

Do you agree with Admiral Tidd that we have a strategic interest in maintaining U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo regardless of detention operations?