I am very passionate about this issue.

Secretary Carter, are the services developing tests at the recruit stage to better predict outcomes for entry level applicants seeking accession into ground combat arms?

I strongly support your decision to open all military positions, including combat arms, to any individual capable of meeting the occupational standard.

One of the virtues that the United States plays generally and in our military is demonstrating that people can live and work and go to school together with different religious faiths.

Cyberattacks against the Homeland are already a menacing threat to U.S. infrastructure, businesses, and defense.

I think that is outrageous, and I know many people on this panel will feel the same way.

Could the Federal Government at least do a review and prioritize them? These are Army Corps projects.

I am pleased that investing in our infrastructure is a bipartisan issue for our committee, and we all agree that investing in our infrastructure is critical for a growing economy, creating good paying jobs here at home and remaining…

I hope that this year's WRDA bill will also address the continued funding needs of the Great Lakes navigation system.

We should look at additional steps we can take to encourage and support the use of natural infrastructure to protect against flood risk.

I hope that we can work together to address concerns that New York has about the continued maintenance of Army Corps-built infrastructure.

today I wish to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman named Anita Ashok Data. She was a mother, a daughter, a sister, and a dear friend to those who knew her. Anita was born in Pittsfield, MA, and was raised in Flanders, NJ. She was…

I support expanding maternity leave.

Will we have your assurance that the excellent airmen of the 914th will have all the tools they need to sustain their expertise, including a KC-135 flight simulator on the grounds of the air station?

Acts of retaliation are inherently wrong and, on that basis alone, must be prevented.

I don't know which direction this could go. Frankly, I'm not optimistic about the direction that North Korea is going.

I would want that to continue, because we know the importance of having a close connection between the Republic of Korea, Japan, and the United States in security.

Can you assure me that the 10th Mountain will receive its Apaches this summer?

We made it possible, I think, in the last NDAA to be able to file a case directly to the IG.

I brought a CODEL of a group of Senators to really assess growing terrorism threats throughout Africa.

Right now, SAPRO is only filled out--it is a confidential survey. It is only filled out by servicemembers.

Do you support a system of public access to courts-martial records, similar to PACER, to increase the transparency of the military justice system?

I think this is unacceptable and not in line with the concept of Total Force integration.

Army soldiers and their families are our greatest asset, and we must do more to support them.

I believe the first part of the strategy, which has led to deterrence and preservation of the armistice, is working.