03/02/2015
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"I believe consulting closely with U.S. allies and partners, and with Congress, on defense posture will allow the United States to respond effectively to the challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific reg..."
"Mr. Panetta, the Senate-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 included an amendment I sponsored that required DOD to report to Congress within 90 days on the st..."
"I hope that this is not seen as an opportunity for those who want to whack the Pentagon budget to do so in a way that will impair our ability to defend ourselves or protect our national security inter..."
"Extended deployments and the high operational tempo have put a substantial strain on our All-Volunteer Army."