I am not so sure involving the Federal government more deeply in yet another industry is such a good idea at this time.

Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time, and I rise in support of this resolution. There is nothing conservative about the war in Afghanistan. In fact, it goes against every traditional conservative position I have…

I promise, when it comes to the troops, we'll be as bipartisan as possible.

We're getting it done.

We have to make sure that we're not wearing these folks out beyond their ability to respond to the Nation's call.

The healthcare component--how do we get a grip on this?

I think most Americans want to make sure that our men and women are functioning as well as possible and getting the help they need.

Before we ask for premium increases, I think we need to try to make sure that we're telling the force, 'We've done everything we can within reason to make it more efficient and to lower the cost, through efficiency, best practices…

We're not nearly where we need to be.

I want to hear what they have to say.

General Green, are you designing strategies in behavioral health and suicide prevention tailored to those at highest risk?

Could you please elaborate on your testimony regarding a 'platinum 15 minutes'?

your testimony indicates that health care costs are expected to grow from 6 percent to more than 10 percent of the 000 top line by fiscal year 2015.

Admiral Jeffries, are there sufficient medical resources to support Marine Corps wounded warriors?

We need to know more about the impediments to achieving this goal so that rapid--but equitable--access to the Reserve components can be achieved.

the proposed pay raise for fiscal year 2011 is only 1.4 percent, but as you point out, matches the rise in the Employment Cost Index.

Yes, I think that is a terrific idea, because all of us, now, are worried about the cost to the country and to--beyond ourselves, which is good, because we all bear these costs.

I consider education opportunities for military families an important Departmental goal.