If we let this fester any longer, it would be criminal, and I would hate to be a witness to its first accident.
First of all, I agree with your plan.
I wish to begin by congratulating the Secretary and the General for the performance of the men and women in the Air Force in Iraq, Afghanist...
But now that we are engaged in this policy, we must simply find a way to see it through to a successful and swift conclusion.
Today our Guard and Reserves make up 38 percent of our force in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Time and time again, the extraordinary ability of our men and women in uniform and all the people who work to support them has been demonstr...
It is a pleasure to join my colleague and friend Chairman Stevens as we begin this review.
I find that there are two elements involved in the development of a combat soldier. One is morale, naturally; and the other is the sense of ...
With all this, would you find that an active duty soldier fighting together with a Reserve soldier side by side, one getting full benefits, ...
Does the administration have any exit plan for a time when we might be reducing these temporary forces?
I think the general view is that we will be able to ramp down our forces over time.
I encourage you to include us in the decision making process as you proceed.
Integration began in the Army. That is the first place. It was not the Interior Department or any other Department; it was the Army.
The following two words are ones that we hear quite often in the political arena: 'exit plan.'
Can you provide us with----
Last week on talk shows and at the hearing, I believe three witnesses, including you, Mr. Secretary, mentioned 18,000 military crimes being ...
Well, I am certain I speak for the committee, and I speak for all of my colleagues in thanking all of you for your service to this Nation.
Our goal is to maintain the technological edge for the next generation.
