It is my hope when we established the Africa Command (AFRICOM), that we would actually have the headquarters in Africa someplace.

I look forward to working together with you and all the members of the committee as we begin the 111th Congress.

Unfortunately, even though it's my experience talking to the presidents, ... they think it would work better, but they can't sell the idea.

The military exchanges, the military training programs, should be seen in the light of a benefit to the United States, not as a favor to someone else.

If we don't do it, either China is going to do it, or somebody else is going to do it.

I could not be prouder of the men and women who serve, and this Nation owes an enormous debt of gratitude to the Army.

An increase in end strength is necessary to take pressure off our deploying forces.

I strongly support Secretary Gates' decision, which includes launching a new Army combat vehicle modernization program.

Will you commit to working with me to see if we can improve this policy?

I am very supportive of the concept of allowing the Corps to use the fees it collects at recreation facilities to operate, maintain, and improve recreation opportunities.

there's nothing closer to life eternal on the face of this Earth than another government agency once formed.

I had a very good conversation between flights, a few days ago, with President-elect Obama.

Will you work with me to see if we can find a compromise?

Congress has tried to pass Water Resources Development Acts (WRDA) every 2 years, with varying success.

Are you saying then that you don't think we should proceed with that development and give a communication to the Governments of Poland and the Czech Republic?

It doesn't make sense to continue to spend money in maintaining these systems.

I agree, Dr. Carter, most people believe that capability is not there, but the consequences of being wrong are just unbelievable.

I am in full support of all the nominees today on both panels.