"General, is Pakistan a positive or negative force in getting the Taliban to the negotiating table?"
"As you know, this subcommittee has authorized several pieces legislation over the past 5 years intended to improve the health of the laboratories."
"Admiral, battlespace limitations within anti-access/area-denial environments are likely to place a premium on particular assets, technologies, and competencies."
"The health and vibrancy of our defense science and technology enterprise is critical not just to our national defense, but to our Nation's innovative edge in the world's economy."
"I am deeply concerned about the effect sequestration is having on our science and technology investment base."
"Admiral, can you speak to the investments the Navy is making in Unmanned Undersea Vehicles, and what those mean to the Navy's ability to persist in the restricted environments of the future?"
"Secretary Mabus, looking at the fiscal year 2014 budget, are we resourcing adequately in order to operate within the cyber domain and ensure our national interests are protected?"
"If I could turn now to directed energy. First of all, I want to congratulate the Navy on the recent successful test of a high-energy laser that shot down a drone and other tests."
"Secretary Mabus, looking at the FY14 budget, are we resourcing adequately in order to operate within the cyber domain and ensure our national interests are protected?"
"Well, this is an area I have real interest in. And I see it can offer a host of benefits, not necessarily going to be a replacement for kinetic defenses, but certainly would be a great supplement to t..."
"Well, it is encouraging that this isn't siloed, and that there is good collaboration across the Services."