I define priorities for United States military assistance to Taiwan based on an evaluation and assessment of its requirements.

I cannot suggest support and stability for the defense budget without at the same time frankly noting that not every defense dollar is spent as well as it should be.

I believe it is important that the United States continue its close collaboration with other governments to stop the flow of foreign fighters into the region.

Thank you for everything you have done. I have, from the outside looking in, observed and admired the ideas and the energy and the commitment you have shown to getting rid of this scourge of sexual assault.

A safe, secure, and reliable nuclear deterrent is essential to national security, and, if confirmed, ensuring the viability of plans for its future needs will be a priority for me.

If I am confirmed, you can count that I am attentive to this issue of retaliation and determined to do something about it.

Our strength in Europe is our alliance with NATO and the political solidarity that that represents.

I think that we have two immediate substantial dangers in the Middle East. One is ISIL, and one is Iran.

I also thank Senator Lieberman for his warm and generous introduction--this is not the first time he has done so--and also for his service to this body and to the Nation.

I am a strong believer in a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear arsenal for the United States.

I think they need to spend more on their own defense because their own defense is also our defense.

I certainly support that, and if I am confirmed, I would want to look into what more we can do to do that.