Do you agree that it is now time for the Pakistani Government to step up and make a decision as to who they are and what they want to be?

We are not doing any of the above.

I am very supportive of an enduring relationship with Afghanistan.

If you bring them back to the United States, Mr. Chairman, for civilian prosecutions, I believe that is criminalizing the war.

The Department estimates that the additional net cost to support and protect families in the CENTCOM AOR will be approximately $6 million per year.

Do you agree with me that the counterterrorism component that exists today will be needed past 2014 to make sure al Qaeda and Taliban do not regenerate?

When we respond, we want to respond with overwhelming force. We are not looking for a fair fight here, right?

Mr. Panetta, if confirmed, would you be willing to further investigate this issue in order to determine what roadblocks have halted the procurement of such a promising drug, and how best to remove such hindrances?

I am completely okay and very much support the idea of civilian control of the military.

I think it is a way to save money and actually get weapons done quicker.

I am all in for winning in Afghanistan and doing what we need to do in Iraq.

Mr. Panetta, would you commit to further dialogue on this issue and to provide regular updates to ensure our government and the American people are as protected as possible against these imminent threats?