The Ohio Replacement Program is a vital component of our nuclear deterrence strategy.

I believe I understand our strategy at this time, Mr. Chairman.

The more we dig into it, the more dimensions of it we come to understand.

Continuing quality and excellence in the nuclear enterprise is very important. I am committed to that.

My 50-year vision is for an Arctic region that remains stable and free of conflict, where nations continue act responsibly in a spirit of trust and cooperation.

I think that is an important thing to do.

The United States has a longstanding national interest in preserving the freedom of navigation, and in the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law.

If confirmed I would direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics to develop and implement policies that achieved these goals.

I strongly support the President's request for relief from the sequester caps in fiscal year 2016.

I do think it is important, and I don't think there is any inherent conflict between religious freedom and religious expression and good order and discipline.

DOD should support humanitarian operations when the Department has a unique capability to contribute.

An important purpose of United States force posture in the Pacific Region is to deter aggression on the Korean Peninsula.