Kelly Ayotte

I fully support, as stated in my earlier questioning, that the New START treaty numbers make sense to me and that we ought to continue to march toward that goal.

I am not sure what we are waiting for around here for additional analysis because we know, even with the EIS going forward, it will take several years for us to stand that type of site up, and by then, they have the missile and the east…

Do you dispute what has been the report from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center from earlier this month that concluded Iran could develop and test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the United…

It seems to me that if we are going to have a commitment to our missile defense and making sure that the capabilities are there, that we need to put resources in it that are going to further testing.

My point is this, when the President announces that he is going to seek a third reduction, it seems to me that unless we further fulfill our commitments to modernize our current deterrent pursuant to the existing treaty obligations, then…

Do I have your commitment that the Navy will meet the 2014 statement of budgetary resources deadline?

Are the detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay being treated in a professional and humane manner, which is compliant with U.S. law?

If we captured Ayman al Zawahiri tonight, can you tell me where we would detain him for long-term Law of War detention and interrogation?

This refusal has put our military leaders in a difficult and dangerous situation.

President Obama has sought to close Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay and has refused to put new detainees there.

The use of military force against the Nation's enemies, whether by remotely piloted aircraft or other means, is subject to the Constitution and U.S. laws.

I think the tail is wagging the dog in terms of how long it would take to put that up.

2015 is the current number when they could potentially have a capability.

I know that earlier you were asked about our missile defense system, and you said that the first dollar we should spend is on the sensor to add discrimination power.

I guess I am kind of dumbfounded by it because, as I understand it, that was not in the budget proposal put forth by the Department.

I do not think that is the right direction for the protection of this country.

The reason that I am asking this is because here is where we are with Russia, a postmortem conviction of Sergei Magnitsky--the human rights case--who was, of course, tortured and killed for bringing out corruption within the government.

We need it sooner. Let me just say that you can do all the planning you want for the President's budget, but it is pie in the sky right now.

I hope that we could have, with the full committee, a hearing on this because I believe it is that important.

I believe we have a moral obligation to those we have left behind.

Thank you for your recent visit to New Hampshire. It really meant a lot to our men and women in uniform.

A strong bilateral relationship between Turkey and Israel is key to advancing stability in the region.

In light of the rebalance to Asia and our Nation's budget crisis, how would you respond to those who argue that the United States can't afford to maintain a significant U.S. military presence in Europe?

General Breedlove, will you look specifically at this issue related to Iran Air and Mahan Air?

General Breedlove, if confirmed, will you work with the State Department to encourage our European allies to increase even further their sanctions against Iran?