This strategy is heavily dependent on the maritime forces of the Navy and the Marine Corps.
I want our Secretary of Defense to go to sleep every night and wake up every day worrying about our men and women.
I am going to vote for Senator Hagel's nomination to be Secretary of Defense for three reasons.
I think we owe deference to a President for choices to executive positions.
I am going to be an incredible stickler on the need for an executive to consult with Congress.
If confirmed, I will continue to cultivate my existing relationships while pursuing additional opportunities and partner...
These are historic times and difficult times. However, amidst the many challenges that exist reside opportunities.
I think it will, sir. I think, certainly, again, those forces have been outlined by General Mattis as what he needs to a...
General Austin always had a firm view that we needed--18,000 to 20,000 is what he first said.
I cannot, in good conscience, vote to continue this operation.
If we don't get this residual force right to continue the momentum, Afghanistan will fall apart quicker than Iraq.