So, it's tough for me to go home to my constituents and say, we're donating $25 million and we should keep doing this.

So, I think the more granular the FCC can be in the way that it targets the program, the better the chances are that you get a, quote, fairer share of that support.

I chair subcommittee on water and power, and we're hoping to do a follow up hearing to look at the impact of fracking on production of shale gas.

I think we need a long-term detention policy.

I think it's very important that we not put political considerations ahead of making sure that these individuals don't get back in theater to further harm us.

It is in our national security interest, particularly with respect to Iran, that we have a government in Iraq that is independent of Iran.

Thank you both for organizing the hearing today.

I introduced the Entrepreneurial Access to Capital Act, H.R. 2930, yesterday.

We had roads and bridges washed out. We had people lose their businesses and their homes.

I applaud the President for finally recognizing that regulatory red tape has kept American startups from raising capital and hiring workers.

I appreciate the work that all of you do and thank you all for your service and your leadership.

Glad to hear that.

Secretary Stanley, how does this percentage compare to the growth in flag grade officers over the same period?

Secretary Stanley, is there standard OSD guidance as to when a position should be filled by a flag grade officer as opposed to an SES?

Secretary Stanley, how will the efficiencies initiatives decrease the number of the SES positions in DOD?

I firmly believe that we should not undermine our national security from our failure to make the tough decisions here and deal with the entire budget.

Secretary Stanley, to what degree does OSD oversee the quantity and use of SES positions by the Services?

I think that is very important in terms of this analysis so that we get this right because we need in my view to look at our grand strategic environment when we make the decision on what is appropriate in terms of flag grade officers.