Lindsey Graham

I worry about more to come in the last hours of the Karzai administration.

If somehow, some way, the world sanctions an Iranian enrichment program, you have set the stage for the whole Middle East to becoming an enrichment zone, and God help us all, under that scenario.

The idea of a nuclear device coming into the United States on a steamer with 20 people on board is not a thing of novels.

Do you agree with me that deterrence is one aspect of a strong, capable nuclear program to deter rational nation-states from engaging the United States?

If Congress continues on the path we have charted regarding sequestration, we'll have a catastrophic effect on the Intelligence Community.

When it comes to bipartisanship, I would allow Senator Whitehouse to write the bill.

If all this could happen, and we could help, seems like we would. Do you agree with that?

You're telling us Congress hasn't given you and your colleagues the tool to deal with this threat. Is that fair to say?

I wish you well in retirement, but I wish you were not retiring. You've done a great job for our country.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

We commend President Obama and Secretary Kerry for selecting your former colleague, someone who brings extensive experience and credibility to the position.

The United States must play a pivotal role and robustly participate in multilateral efforts to ensure that the Congolese Government holds free, fair, and timely local and national elections that respect the Congolese Constitution…

Our work in DRC is not done. We cannot risk diminished U.S. leadership at a time when lasting stability and peace are within reach.

I would like to share with you five specific actions the U.S. Congress can take to help ensure we remain on a path to peace while saving U.S. tax dollars over the long term.

I can say unequivocally that the situation in eastern Congo has improved.

Dr. Galbreath, does DOD have data to show the average time a sexual assault victim must wait from the initial report to the first counseling session?

What are DOD and VA doing to identify and implement best practices to prevent substance abuse among sexual assault victims?

Does DOD report those cases to civilian law enforcement authorities for investigation?

Is it a common practice in both the civilian and Mental Health Services to offer medications soon after a sexual trauma event?

I think the average--at least these two, if they are representative, there seems to be a disconnect between what is actually available to them and what they perceive to be available to them.

Ms. Garrick, in DOD's experience, is history of sexual trauma a major risk factor for suicide?

Ms. Garrick, what is the prevalence of PTSD in servicemembers who are victims of suicide?

Dr. Bell, is history of sexual trauma a major risk factor for PTSD?

I would argue that a sexual assault is every bit as traumatic, if not more.

We want to make sure that the person may no longer be able to serve in the military, but they are not denied treatment for what happened to them in the military.