I do not think there is one of us who believes that there should be one veteran that is homeless.

Should we treat this like a business, and should we make sure that somebody--whoever is Secretary--has business experience?

I feel strongly that we need an open debate about the authorization of use of military force, AUMF, as you know, related to our conflict with ISIL.

We have accepted that as a policy, and I would say that the majority of vets who have done extremely well in life and God has blessed them would probably forsake that, anyway, or even pay.

It lets them know that you care.

I truly believe that the VA could change the culture of America, of how we treat chronic pain.

No one wants Afghanistan to be the next Iraq.

The President has a decision to make: maintain or increase the current level of U.S. troops given conditions on the ground, or continue with a calendar-based withdrawal.

If we had left, as we have left Iraq and now we see what's happening, and we're--contemplating Afghanistan, downsizing--if we'd have had that same knowing hindsight, if it is 20-20--what would Korea look like today if we had left, 60 years…

Servicemembers should feel that while they serve to protect the freedoms of all U.S. citizens, theirs are respected and upheld.

If it was not for the Guard, I do not think the majority of the people in this country would even know the military.

We need to change code here as far as in the general public, but basically the policy that you all can adopt can lead to the cultural change that needs to be done.

I believe any positive changes in public policy towards drug trafficking are welcome and can only strengthen the partnerships fundamental to fighting the drug trade.

Congratulations, General. I would just say that your upcoming new position, if you're as successful as you've been in selecting your wife and raising two fine children, you're going to do great.

NATO and we in the Coalition agree that a political transition in Syria is required to assure the long-term stability of the region.

The whole procurement system--the B-52 we put it in operation in 1952--it developed in 1952 and came into operation in 1955.

I want to follow up, General Scaparrotti, on Senator Kaine because I have been concerned also with the Kurds, our support of the Kurds.

should further consideration be given toward aligning the 130th Airlift Wing with Air Force Special Operations Command or having this wing somehow affiliated in support of JSOC?