I thank the ranking member and the chairman for their lack of opposition in support of this amendment. In closing, Mr. Chairman, I would just say, as we care about American citizens across the country, we must stand with them, and we must…

You will also be asked to assume control at a time of immense financial and fiscal challenge, particularly because of sequestration.

You have also led efforts in the Senate to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in the Pentagon acquisition.

Our counter-ISIL campaign will be long-term and employ all elements of American power.

Would you acknowledge that part of our strategy has to be constituting an Iraqi Government that is perceived by its own people as being a bit fairer and inclusive?

Information technology is so critical to businesses today to be agile, to be proficient and productive.

I think there is an awful lot that can be done to improve the way the Department works without legislation.

the United States has not faced a more diverse and complex array of crises since the end of the second world war.

We are now in a position of trying to essentially contain the regional ambitions of the Iranians and kinetically defeat the Sunni radical Islamists.

I think continue to stay the course in the plan that General Campbell has and recognizing that is going to require continued resources and patience is the way for us to be successful.

Without any relief from the budget caps, the situation becomes much more ominous for the Army.

I look forward to working with this committee, if confirmed, to make sure that all the legs of our nuclear triad are in place.

ISIL's depraved and violent campaign in Iraq and Syria to establish an extremist caliphate threatens to erase borders, destabilize the region, and create a breeding ground for foreign fighters willing to return to the West to carry out…

if I am right and we do not make the 2017 deadline, how do we keep that pressure on after 2017

the amount of resources devoted to the Army continue to decrease.

You have been a major force in developing Government-wide procurement reform initiatives.

We need an honest and forthright leader that offers his best and unvarnished military advice.

I think our policy is to support a unified government in Baghdad and work with them so that they are able to integrate their ethnic communities.

the status quo is unacceptable.

General Neller, you have an exemplary record of service, and you're highly qualified for the position which you've been nominated.

I don't think anyone understands the sacrifices that the marines made in Iraq better than General Neller.

The current global security environment is the most unpredictable he has seen during his military service.

the consequences could alter the face of the region for generations and generations.

Can the Department of Defense be audited?

If and when confirmed, will you work to ensure that the Department of Defense produces a final MLA rule that, like the proposed one, robustly enhances protections for servicemembers and their families and improves military readiness?