Sequestration occurring in fiscal year 2014 and beyond will result in the reduction of readiness across the Army.

What does a hollow Army look like?

Do I have your continued commitment that you will avoid involuntary separations as much as possible?

The Army has carefully considered the possible impacts on morale from involuntary separations and has designed programs to minimize unwanted outcomes.

Do you believe this program has potential value in protecting other military families which, due to no fault of their own, stand to lose all benefits because of UCMJ violations by the servicemember?

If the administration and Congress fail to identify alternative spending reductions and defense sequestration goes forward and the Army must cut another 100,000 soldiers, would this force the Army to implement large-scale involuntary…

not providing our soldiers the very best training represents a breach of faith with our soldiers, their families, and the American people?

Only with a credible and capable U.S. land power will the nations of this critical region choose us as their partner of first choice for security and stability.

The Army anticipates we will require involuntary separations of approximately 6,500 officers and close to 6,000 enlisted through fiscal year 2017 to achieve an end strength of 490,000.

Do you believe the Victims' Transitional Compensation Benefit Program could be broadened to protect families, especially cases where retirement benefits are involved?

I recognize this is a difficult problem, so I would ask that--I believe, if--are you both aware of the program in New Hampshire?

I think it's very important that people understand that if we don't do that, we will have a hollow Army.

I certainly appreciate, General Odierno, Secretary McHugh, your service during challenging times.

Obviously, we want to do everything we can to prevent suicides and to give people the support that they need in difficult circumstances.

I have asked him about this on many instances. But what I really want to ask you is will you meet the law and produce the budgetary statement of audit-ready budget statements by the end of 2014 because it is the law?

It is my hope that given that the Navy has said that they are able to do this, that we will follow through.

I am sure you will come up with a more polite way to say, can you tell them to, 'knock it off,' but that is what we need.

The Navy, in looking at their resources and budget, have come up with a proposal that could end all the furloughs.