I'm certain that the witnesses here today agree that, without this additional funding, our Reserve components would be woefully equipped.
We must ask whether the current operational tempo is sustainable.
The Guard and Reserve must continue to improve reintegration and family support programs.
I encourage you to continue improving the program to better fit the needs of our servicemembers.
We look forward to working with them to identify ways we can make sure that the Guard and Reserve programs are funded at appropriate levels.
The Burris amendment would allow abortions to be performed in military health facilities, provided the patient pay for the abortion herself ...
We should never have rules that put our troops in danger, in the hope that we're winning hearts and minds.
2011 will begin a process--but, that our relationship and our partnership in Afghanistan is going to be an enduring one.
Next year, if we perform 1,300 abortions in military facilities, Doctor, that is going to take personnel away from treating our wounded serv...
Should the Burris amendment prevail on the Senate floor, where I will be moving to strike it, or should it prevail in the House of Represent...
I will not take another round. But if we continue with the Burris amendment, it is going to weigh down this legislation.
The Comprehensive Peace Agreement is at a critical stage with the referendum election on independence for Southern Sudan set for early Janua...
I believe the referendum is likely to occur as planned.
I also believe that international support and diplomacy will be vital to ensure the results of the referendum are enacted fairly and without...
AFRICOM should prepare contingency plans based on the most likely and most dangerous outcomes.
I would just bring this to your attention, in hopes that somebody can get involved and help expedite the repairs.
I want to commend you for your continued support of the Youthbuild Program.
We appreciate your service in this important undertaking.
