We must relieve the stress on this force, and we believe our plan is designed to do that.
The operational tempo is high, and forces are stretched thin.
Well, I am certain I speak for the committee, and I speak for all of my colleagues in thanking all of you for your servi...
Last week on talk shows and at the hearing, I believe three witnesses, including you, Mr. Secretary, mentioned 18,000 mi...
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I suspect that these concerns will again be the subject of debate in Congress.
The following two words are ones that we hear quite often in the political arena: 'exit plan.'
At this moment, our ground forces are benefitting from unmanned air vehicles and unmanned ground vehicles.
I am glad that the chairman brought up the matter of shortfalls in military medicine and health care because in all the ...
But now that we are engaged in this policy, we must simply find a way to see it through to a successful and swift conclu...
Integration began in the Army. That is the first place. It was not the Interior Department or any other Department; it w...
I find that there are two elements involved in the development of a combat soldier. One is morale, naturally; and the ot...
Today our Guard and Reserves make up 38 percent of our force in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
I encourage you to include us in the decision making process as you proceed.
I think the general view is that we will be able to ramp down our forces over time.
Are you confident that you can meet your goals without changing any standards in recruiting or retention?
The military has done well in developing body armor technology, and as a result, comparatively there are very few thorac...
Well, Mr. Chairman, we all recognize the heavy reliance upon Reserves and Guards in this war, so I can assure you that w...
