Are you concerned about the strain on the Guard and Reserve and the consequent lack of retention because of the extended deployments of guardsmen and reservists?

I am fulfilling the oath that I took to uphold the Constitution.

I think we're going to have to go to 150,000 troops.

I hope that at some point we would respond to our constituents' desire to have much more careful scrutiny over this conflict.

I have believed from the beginning and believe now, it is of the most vital importance to the future of the world and our democracy and freedom that we win in this conflict.

I want to commend General Pace for his candor today.

I think we need more. I said we needed more 9 months ago when the unanimous response was, well, the commanders on the ground haven't asked for them.

I concur with the President that our first commitment must be to America's security and that our troops have the resources they need when they need them.

That's not a way to run a railroad.

No money shall be drawn from the Treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law.

I have never seen a request exactly like this.

I want us to do everything possible to help you win this conflict. I mean that with all sincerity.

I don't believe very frankly, Mr. Chairman, that we are playing nearly the role that is our constitutional responsibility to carry out.

But I am very troubled because I have never seen a request that basically outlines some priorities and then states that it can be 'used for any fund.'

I believe that enhancing stability and democratic reforms in this country are critical to peace in the region.

What initiatives, multinational approaches, or arrangements are you suggesting that we support to handle this very serious concern in the Pacific?

Proliferation is a matter of great concern.

I firmly believe that the administration and you are correct to believe we should produce more oil and gas in Alaska.