John Cornyn

We should always be skeptical when so-called experts suggest that all a particular crisis calls for is a little surgical bombing or a limited attack.

Yes, the goal of the NATO-led military effort and the mandate of the U.N. resolution is very clear: to protect the Libyan people.

The stability of the region, especially following the transformational effects of the Arab Spring, is a national security interest for the United States.

In the President's April speech on debt reduction, he targeted security spending for $400 billion in cuts over the next 12 years.

I believe there is potential for the United States and our strategic partner India to co-develop one or more military weapon systems.

The ongoing Iranian meddling in Iraqi affairs is very concerning.

The recent killing of five American soldiers served as a chilling reminder that security in Iraq remains fragile.

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 campaign against al Qaeda.' What is…

Mr. Panetta, how much additional Federal funding does the CIA anticipate needing to spend on this?

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 the Afghan security forces?

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 DOD budget. If confirmed, will you pursue…

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 they are stateside or overseas?

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 think most Americans would find it shocking that DOD is unable to produce timely, accurate, and complete information to support management decisions.

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 status and capabilities of Taiwan's…

It has taken the Army '10 years to achieve a size, structure, and capability that we can reasonably describe as balanced.'

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 interests.

Extended deployments and the high operational tempo have put a substantial strain on our All-Volunteer Army.

The Federal Government cannot because of the doctrine of federalism that we have talked about, the 10th Amendment.

Congress' duty with regard to a law like this does not end when it passes a law.

The power of the State to legislate is quite broad under the police powers because of anything having to do with health, safety, and welfare.

I think they call that the fallacy of a false dichotomy.

What else is the Air Force doing to help facilitate competition in the sustainment of major weapon systems?