Evan Bayh

The word 'reasonable,' at least in the law, normally denominates a probability of greater than 50 percent.

Well, let me ask you this, then. Based upon assuming that there is a reasonable improvement in market conditions...

I think the better judgment was to not run that risk as long as there was a credible--and I emphasize the word credible--plan in place to try and maximize the chances that the taxpayers were going to get a return on their money.

And does not just harm our economy without solving the problem.

Again, I think all of us want to address climate change. We just want to do it in a way that actually solves the problem.

General Amos and General Chiarelli, have you analyzed the extent of skill degradation given the shift in focus and the time it will take to rebuild and retrain?

You can't meet an increased demand with a constant supply.

General Amos and General Chiarelli, given the current operating environment and focus of training on preparing for ongoing operations, how does the Army and Marine Corps plan to maintain the full spectrum of combat skills that could be…

It's like being on a treadmill. We're running faster and faster, but we're staying in place.

So at least on a short-term basis, we'd have to continue to rob Peter to pay Paul?

I believe our depots and arsenals are a national treasure and provide with a truly unique capability critical to our national security.

if the preparedness of our forces has come at the expense of strategic depth for some potential future missions, how does this affect our National Military Strategy (NMS) and our ability to respond to various operation plans and unforeseen…