"it appears that President Obama has no intention to continue with plans to field a third ballistic missile defense site in Eastern Europe."
"Secretary Gates' most recent budget decisions were informed policy decisions."
"In your view, will the next-generation bomber be vital to our national defense strategy?"
"I have a deep and abiding interest in assisting the Air Force in completing this initiative to expand the Powder River Complex."
"the Senate has passed a resolution by a vote of 94 to 3 that Guantanamo detainees, including senior members of al Qaeda, should not be transferred stateside into facilities in American communities and..."
"He reached these decisions after consultations with the President, and with the military and civilian leadership of the Department of Defense."
"The 2006 QDR stated the Department plans to develop a new land base penetrating long-range strike capability that would be fielded by 2018."
"I think it will incentivize a lot greater participation by the private sector in expanding synthetic fuel production, if we have that type of multi-year procurement authority."
"If you talk to troops or commanders, it continually comes up, and it really does undermine and hamstring our ability to be effective."
"I can't think of individuals who are better equipped to serve in the posts for which you're here this morning."
"I want to thank our nominees for their willingness to serve their country, and many of you have had careers in public service."