A number of terrorists murdered four Americans, including the U.S. Ambassador. To the extent you are able in an open hearing, I would like to know what our progress is in tracking down those terrorists and exacting serious retribution?

I have repeatedly and explicitly praised his personal character and patriotism and service.

I also agree strongly with the doctrine of peace through strength.

I have real concerns about the United States acting as the world's policeman, and I take seriously George Washington's admonition that we beware foreign entanglements.

I continue to believe, as I did when I cosponsored and voted for the Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006, that any partner for peace must renounce violence, abide by previous agreements, and recognize Israel's right to exist.

the perception and the reality

his long articulated views in the Senate have consistently made him the Senator who has expressed the greatest degree of antagonism to the Nation of Israel.

I would suggest that it is evidence that, at a minimum, would suggest further inquiry is justified.

his foreign-policy views laid out over 2 decades put him, in the words of the Washington Post, no conservative publication, near the 'fringe of the Senate'.

I think there are few, if any, decisions that will have a greater import than this committee's decision confirming or not confirming the Secretary of Defense.

That ultimately is why the Washington Post described your foreign policy views as 'near the fringe of the Senate'.

So let me make sure I understand that right. This deer rifle, which is entirely legal and is used by millions of Americans, is sold in the identical caliber as the so-called assault weapons ban.