Can you outline some of the more difficult advanced technology requirements that SOF needs in order to maintain an edge on the battlefield?

Do our forces and Geographic Combatant Commanders have the authorities they need to mitigate current and future transnational terrorist threats?

How are the roles of women in SOF changing? Can you outline for the committee on SOCOM plans for assigning women in previously closed positions?

General Jack Keane testified earlier this year about the spread of radical Islam across North Africa, Central Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia.

With evolving and persistent threats being posted by state and non-state actors, our special operation forces have never been more central, strategic, and sought after.

I was hosting French Ambassador Gerard Araud in South Carolina where we visited French business investments across the Second Congressional District creating thousands of jobs. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on H.R…

the stability of Afghanistan is very important for the stability of nuclear-equipped Pakistan.

I was hosting French Ambassador Gerard Araud in South Carolina where we visited French business investments across the Second Congressional District creating thousands of jobs. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on H.R…

I was hosting French Ambassador Gerard Araud in South Carolina where we visited French business investments across the Second Congressional District creating thousands of jobs. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on H.R…

I am very grateful that House Republicans have voted twice to replace defense sequestration.

It was an honor to have Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speak to a joint session of Congress yesterday. Israel is one of our country's closest allies, an essential partner in restraining Iran's nuclear threat and combating the growing…

During the Presidents' Day break, I served on a delegation meeting with the leaders of Afghanistan, Jordan, and Iraq. Each was grateful for the support given in their fight against terrorists who seek mass murder of innocent civilians…

Actually, Congresswoman Stefanik and myself last week saw firsthand at embassies throughout the Middle East and Central Asia the extraordinary young marines providing security.

During the Presidents' Day break, I was grateful to chair a delegation to visit with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and President Fuad Masum of Iraq, along with Defense Minister Khaled al-Obaidi of Iraq…

Ladies and gentlemen, I call this hearing of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee to order.

Thank you very much for your service.

Last year, the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility--MOX--at the Savannah River Site was adequately funded to continue to the completion of its vital missions of converting weapons-grade plutonium into fuel. A recent Augusta Chronicle…

In July 2008, then-Senator Barack Obama said that President Bush adding to the national debt was ``irresponsible'' and ``unpatriotic.'' In February 2009, President Obama warned congressional leaders that the rate of government spending was…

I am pleased that Congress today will honor a great American patriot, Barry Goldwater, with a statue in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol. On July 4, 1963, I visited Washington, by bus, for the first time to participate in the…

I get really frustrated. I marvel, in fact. I can't imagine Franklin Delano Roosevelt standing up before the American people and saying here is the five things I am not going to do to the Japanese.

Congratulations to SAFE Federal Credit Union which on January 14 celebrated the 60th anniversary of its Federal charter. In January 1955, 15 civilian employees at Shaw Air Force Base organized the SAFE Federal Credit Union. Throughout the…

Time and time again the world has seen over 3,000 terrorist rocket attacks which originate from Palestinian-backed terror organization Hamas.

The U.S. must stand firmly with Israel, our strongest ally in the region.

The quality of our children's education is too important to rely on a one-size-fits-all approach. I have introduced the Local Control of Education Act to return control of education to the States by prohibiting the Federal Government from…

Additionally, the American people need to know as Iran is claiming or the regime, that this is for peaceful purposes, they are also, Mr. Einhorn, developing a ballistic missile capability.