"It has taken the Army '10 years to achieve a size, structure, and capability that we can reasonably describe as balanced.'"
"I think most Americans would find it shocking that DOD is unable to produce timely, accurate, and complete information to support management decisions."
"I think it is important that the American people understand the threat to our country, our national interests, our interests of our allies and American citizens extends beyond solely al Qaeda."
"I remain extremely concerned by the intense cartel-driven violence occurring in Mexico, just a stone's throw from my own home State."
"Mr. Panetta, what is your opinion on the proper role of DOD in ensuring that our military personnel and their families have a meaningful opportunity to vote in Federal elections, regardless of whether..."
"Mr. Panetta, in his April speech on debt reduction, the President targeted security spending for $400 billion in cuts over the next 12 years, the preponderance of which is expected to come from the DO..."
"Mr. Panetta, what are the implications of the United Kingdom's reductions in military spending for the future of the NATO alliance?"
"Given the clear and immediate demand for more trainers and training options in Afghanistan, as well as India's willingness to help thus far, should we invite India to play a greater role in training t..."
"Mr. Panetta, how much additional Federal funding does the CIA anticipate needing to spend on this?"
"Mr. Panetta, in your written responses to the advance policy questions, you note that 'U.S. strategic interests in Pakistan encompass both our relationship with Pakistan itself and Pakistan's role in ..."
"The ongoing Iranian meddling in Iraqi affairs is very concerning."