Kirsten Gillibrand

However, when DOD makes its renewable energy procurement decisions, are the implications of those purchases on our Nation's energy security considered?

The prospect of multiple nuclear armed regimes in the Middle East with nascent security and command and control mechanisms amplifies the threat of conflict.

How solid are the military relationships in Central Asia for the United States?

The intersection between states, state-sponsored, and non-state adversaries is most dangerous in the area of WMD proliferation and nuclear terrorism.

What actions are we taking, if any, in response to Iran's activity?

Yes. Our regional partners, in particular the Gulf Cooperation Council nations, increasingly recognize the threat posed by Iran.

I fully support ample funding for diplomatic and developmental resources as part of an integrated civilian-military effort to maintain international support and unity of effort in combating issues of mutual concern such as piracy.

I am concerned with reports that Iran is acting as an intermediary with North Korea to supply Syria with various forms of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and missile technology.

The root cause of piracy is often a failed state.

We will continue to dedicate, fund, and train a portion of the National Guard for homeland defense and defense support of civil authorities.

As a result of our integrated efforts in 2010, we are setting the conditions . . . to begin a responsible, conditions-based U.S. troop reduction in July 2011.

I am very concerned about the growing risk of Yemen's collapse, given the recent protests, the historical conflicts within and across Yemen's boundaries, and the country's dire poverty.

Our mission in Afghanistan is inextricably linked to Pakistan's harboring of al Qaeda, Taliban, and aligned organizations.

An enduring strategic partnership with Afghanistan is important to demonstrate to the Afghans and others in the region that the United States is committed to this goal.

The United States faces persistent, widespread, and growing threats from state and non-state actors in space and cyberspace.

We must continue to support and facilitate whole-of-nation approaches . . . military power complements economic development, governance, and the rule of law.

The United States is on track to achieve its goals in the war against terrorism against al Qaeda in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.

Earlier this year I was pleased with the decision by the Air Force to replace the 12 retiring C-5A Galaxy aircraft with the C-17.

Violence against women and girls is frequently an early indicator of repressive regimes and instability.

I think not only must that be one of your primary responsibilities, but I appreciate that it is in the forefront of your mind.

Do we have strategies in place to make sure that if there is a transition that we are very knowledgeable about what military assets are there, what will happen to them?

I appreciated the fact that the statement was made that a cyber attack could well be a declaration of war.

I appreciated your testimony earlier about the nature of al Qaeda, that it has fundamentally metastasized, and in fact, many believe that al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is perhaps far more dangerous than any other aspect of al Qaeda…

If confirmed, I request you continue to utilize this program to contract for appropriate services required by the Army.

Kirsten Gillibrand, the senator from New York, made a big point of this when she -- in -- when she was an early leader on this. She met with some of these people who had these special skills, skills that we really needed on the -- in the…