We didn't need it.

I cannot think of a better person to name this ship after, so it is great.

Russia said it was being so helpful in Syria. I think we know the truth.

I would love for us to receive that report so that we can understand where we stand with it and what further action that we can support you on to really improve the acquisition process.

the fact that we had a major terrorist attack in Europe and we cannot get, before this Committee, an official from the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, or the NCTC, to me, speaks volumes.

I want to thank Ranking Member Senator Kaine for his continued leadership on defense issues and eagerness to work together in a bipartisan manner on behalf of our men and women in uniform.

I would urge the Secretary to come forward, because obviously time is of the essence.

This is a real issue for us, and I really appreciate your coming forward and testifying.

I appreciate your February 11 response, and I appreciate that you took the time to visit the facility.

I want to make sure that, if this is the claim on the maintenance personnel, that it is--that we're maximizing and properly using the maintenance personnel.

I appreciate your looking at this policy.