Ronald O’Rourke, discusses the U.S. Asia-Pacific Strategic Considerations Related to P.L.A. Naval Forces Modernization in front of the House Armed Services Committee, in Washington, DC., Wednesday, December 11, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)
Dr. Seth Cropsey, Ronald O’Rourke and Dr. Andrew Erickson, listen to questions asked by House Armed Services Committee members, on the topic of U.S. Asia-Pacific Strategic Considerations Related to P.L.A. Naval Forces Modernization, in Washington, DC., Wednesday, December 11, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)
Joe Courtney, U.S. Representative (D), listens as witnesses,
Jim Thomas, Dr. Seth Cropsey, Ronald O’Rourke and Dr. Andrew Erickson, discuss the U.S. Asia-Pacific Strategic Considerations Related to P.L.A. Naval Forces Modernization in front of the House Armed Services Committee, in Washington, DC., Wednesday, December 11, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)
Jim Thomas, Dr. Seth Cropsey, Ronald O’Rourke and Dr. Andrew Erickson, discuss the U.S. Asia-Pacific Strategic Considerations Related to P.L.A. Naval Forces Modernization in front of the House Armed Services Committee, in Washington, DC., Wednesday, December 11, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)
Mr. Jim Thomas, listens to questions asked by House Armed Services Committee members, on the topic of U.S. Asia-Pacific Strategic Considerations Related to P.L.A. Naval Forces Modernization, in Washington, DC., Wednesday, December 11, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)
** FILE ** Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel testifies on Capitol Hill on Sept. 10, 2013, before the House Armed Services Committee hearing on the proposed authorization to use military force in Syria. (Associated Press)
Rep. Duncan Hunter of California, a Marine combat veteran who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, called Wednesday for an audit of all U.S. government secrecy standards. (Associated Press)