Evan Bayh

What are the prospects for getting this done and how long will it take if we can't get it done?

We want to make sure that you and your soldiers have everything that you need to carry out the missions that our country is asking you to fulfill.

I don't want that to be any part of this subcommittee.

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

I think it was unfair to characterize this as it was characterized.

General Chiarelli, General Schoomaker used to talk a lot about restoring the strategic depth of the Army.

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.

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…

Unfortunately, the world has a way of determining the demand. It's somewhat beyond our control.

So it's something to keep our eye on, but at this point not having a material impact on our operations?