Joe Manchin

If this alignment would take effect, the alignment between Russia and China would take effect...

We should be doing what we are doing.

You believe that they are going to double down, just as Russia might be doubling down, even at the expense of their own people?

Should we treat this like a business, and should we make sure that somebody--whoever is Secretary--has business experience?

If you cannot make the changes that you made--if someone--I think we gave legislation that you could fire some of the people who are----

How much is protected by the civil service that you cannot even touch?

They get no continuing education on dispensing of opiates. None.

We need to change code here as far as in the general public, but basically the policy that you all can adopt can lead to the cultural change that needs to be done.

I truly believe that the VA could change the culture of America, of how we treat chronic pain.

We have accepted that as a policy, and I would say that the majority of vets who have done extremely well in life and God has blessed them would probably forsake that, anyway, or even pay.

I do not think there is one of us who believes that there should be one veteran that is homeless.

It lets them know that you care.

I know your commitment; I have seen it up close and personal.

That person, whoever the President may be, has the sole ability to call for a nuclear strike?

So, there's no checks and balances. You don't check with someone else to make sure.

Does the President of the United States have the absolute ability and the power to call for a nuclear strike without any input from Congress?

The whole procurement system--the B-52 we put it in operation in 1952--it developed in 1952 and came into operation in 1955.

Congratulations, General. I would just say that your upcoming new position, if you're as successful as you've been in selecting your wife and raising two fine children, you're going to do great.

I understand staffs of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command collaborate regularly and synchronize operations.

If confirmed, I will work with my good friend, ADM Curt Tidd, at U.S. Southern Command to work on ways that build upon these positive steps to improve hemispheric security.

I believe any positive changes in public policy towards drug trafficking are welcome and can only strengthen the partnerships fundamental to fighting the drug trade.

If confirmed as the EUCOM Commander what changes, if any, would you consider to the current ROE?

Current Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi has made cross-sectarian government participation much more of a priority than his predecessor, Prime Minister Nuri al Maliki.

Baghdad has responded by blacklisting some international companies doing business with Kurdish entities, and by attempting to restrict Kurdish access to foreign funds.

As a result, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) maintains efforts to establish and improve direct relations with outside powers, including Turkey and Iran, bypassing Baghdad as it does so.