I see this as I did 22 years ago in this committee, not just to get our state of readiness where it should be, but also to tell the truth about how unready we are.

I think, even though it is not all that well-defined, I think we have a hollow force today. I am very much concerned about it.

That logistics and sustainment infrastructure exists to provide for the Nation in times of war, to behave as that buffer and ability to surge.

The Army has indicated its need for BRAC repeatedly in testimony.

Only then will our industrial base be able to provide the readiness required of our Navy today and into the future.

I think that is right.

I think that is very significant. That is an excellent answer.

With fiscal stability and predictability and increased resources, we will provide the Expeditionary Force in Readiness our Nation requires to protect its interests and security.

If you want to meet the expectations of the American people, you have to be superior in all areas, which we're not.

I would hope you would always make sure people understand. You talk about risk, which talks about readiness, which talks about lives.

We have to do something about sequestration, we have to do something about the deterioration in the funding and the capabilities of our military.

We want to hear it, and we want to get it on record.

The new administration has made some comments about spending that I agree with, a desire to boost military spending and repeal sequestration for the DOD.

The military does suffer from an unacceptable level of readiness.

American dominance on the seas, in the skies, and in space can no longer be taken for granted.

Only 3 of 58 brigade combat teams are ready to fight.

the most important actions you can take...will be to immediately repeal the 2011 Budget Control Act and ensure sufficient funding to train, man, and equip the fiscal year 2017 NDAA authorized force.

We had General Wilson talk about the hollow force, actually used the term 'hollow force.'