01/15/2014
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"We have to better assess and build up the capabilities of host governments to both provide security for U.S. personnel and facilities."
"the relevance of AFRICOM to our national security has become more pronounced; yet, it remains the only regional combatant command that is neither in the United States nor its AOR."
"Secretary Panetta, you have said that as the size of the military is reduced, DOD will continue to grow its Special Forces cadre, with a projection from 64,000 today to 72,000 by 2017."
"How do you assess our Intelligence Community capabilities in these countries?"