Conrad Burns: “The record will be kept open for a couple of weeks.”

I think over time we should keep reinforcing it, and eventually get to a Category 5. That way we can spread the cost out over time.

I strongly encourage the investment in training and quality of life improvements we need to maintain the proficiency, readiness, and morale of these airmen.

I reserve a sense of skepticism of this possibility.

I commend him, I commend the Co-Chairman, Senator Inouye, for trying to work with this committee.