Military family and veterans groups have urged that you exhaust internal efficiencies in health care before increasing fees.

They are a very valuable part of the team, cannot do the job without them.

Secretary Hale and Dr. Woodson, we received a 32-star letter embracing these proposals, so among the senior military leaders, there is no dissent, is that correct?

The BCA is going to require some $400-plus billion in defense spending reductions over the next decade.

I think it is very important before we make a decision how to get to $87 billion, that the civilian workforce, if it is going to be reduced just a fraction of the Active-Duty Forces and Reserve folks who wear the uniform, I would like to…

I would just like to be on the record saying I would like to work with the administration to find some way to change this dynamic because the BCA requires $87 billion.

if sequestration is allowed to go forward, are we creating a hollow force and diminished support for military families and schools?

The President's budget makes the necessary budget adjustments to avoid devastating DOD through sequestration.

Secretary Hale and Dr. Woodson, how does this administration's proposal for fee increases compare with the proposal put forward in 2006, which we all felt was too much, too fast?

is cost neutrality of a managed care option like Prime compared to fee for service still desirable, still achievable?

What are the costs associated with the administration of the new benefit structure in fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2017?

I am concerned about the current cuts in the Reserve and National Guard. What greater catastrophe looms in the event of sequestration for the Reserve component?

If sequestration becomes an inevitability, DOD will evaluate all options available to comply with the law.

I would argue that the best way for us to have a vision is to look at these trust funds anew.

We need to keep what we have in working order, but we also need to have the best in the world.

Not all of it.

If we don't get this right soon on the east coast, ports are going to pop up along the Caribbean, Cuba, and other places.

On behalf of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and our 1.2 million members, all of whom are wartime disabled veterans, I am pleased to be here today to testify before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs and…