How important is the F-35 to preserving our interests and freedom of action in the Asia-Pacific region?
John Cornyn
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John Cornyn is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since January 3, 2002. A member of the Republican Party, he has held various leadership positions within the Senate, including serving as the Senate Minority Whip. Cornyn has focused on issues such as judicial appointments, immigration reform, and national security throughout his tenure. He is known for his strong support of conservative policies and has frequently aligned with the positions of former President Donald Trump.
America's European allies remain our Nation's most reliable and enduring strategic partners.
the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act enacted by Congress as part of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2010, requires DOD to create a motor voter-style voting assistance office on every military installation
Secretary McHugh, are you willing to get personally involved to ensure the Army complies with the MOVE Act and the motor voter law on every military installation, as required?
is it your assessment that the Army is in full compliance with its full range of obligations under the NVRA, as required by the MOVE Act?
Senator Cornyn, how much warning time is necessary to make SBX operational, in the event of a threat to the United States?
How much does it cost per day to maintain a decommissioned aircraft carrier?
Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey, do you agree that such aggression is unacceptable and does serious damage to U.S.-China relations?
General Jacoby, please describe whether and why the Cobra Dane radar is an important capability for CONUS defense.
A capable air force is important--indeed critical--in a variety of scenarios and to maintain peacetime deterrence.
I'm concerned as I see China continuing to grow its military, Taiwan's military capability continues to recede in comparison.
the concept of reversibility--including the vectors on which we place our industrial base, our people, our Active/Reserve components balance, our posture, and our partnership emphasis--is a key part of our decision calculus.





