I express my concern, because if you will recall what happened in the situation with our relationship with Iraq, there were two agreements.

I think we're being presumptuous here when we keep talking about how we're trying to train up the Afghanistan military and the police forces.

neither of them were brought for the formal consideration of Congress.

If part of the outcome of my evaluation is that there is a reduced requirement for U.S. or ISAF combat power, I'll make that part of my recommendation, sir.

I strongly believe that the independent commission, like the one established through CPRA, is the only viable way to overcome the hurdles.

I would also like to have the same questions answered with respect to the 20,000 reduction of the Marine Corps...

the very fact that there is that clock running will lead stakeholders, media, etc., to put a different kind of pressure on Congress

This is unacceptable. We must learn from BRAC 2005.

We cannot afford to do this again.

The bill we are considering today would make an important first step in updating and improving our government.

I worry that President Obama's proposed defense budget is based more on, in my view, what was irresponsible in what we did in the Budget Control Act (BCA)...

Rep. Goodlatte requested clarification on the intent of a memorandum issued to OSHA field enforcement personnel concerning employer safety incentive programs.

I also remain concerned about postponing the procurement of the Virginia-class submarine.

Goodlatte requested clarification on the meaning of ``hazards not otherwise classified'' under the Global Harmonization rulemaking.

I understand the objective, but I don't know how you get to that objective if you categorize something as 'hazards not otherwise classified.'

I will not support a process that is casual or one that is rushed before we fully comprehend whether or not this task is clearly in the best interest of the American taxpayers and our national security.

I have serious questions about the 72,000 number.

I am also concerned about the Army's plans to involuntarily separate thousands of mid-career officers...