"I think we all see that we are struggling with the issues of sequestration, with the issues of readiness, but with the broader issues of how our fiscal situation in this country actually impacts national security."
"Alaska is one of the most strategic, most important military places that we have in this country."
"Is sequestration driving this focus in the Army to look at 30 different installations, including brigades, in Alaska?"
"So that exercise right now, as described in the Alaska Dispatch, is a direct result of you preparing for a sequestration?"
"We need a strong Federal program."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."
"We do need an infrastructure bill, we need a Highway Bill, one that delivers for transportation needs across the entire United States."
"Strong and stable Federal funding, along with flexibility that reduces requirements, will help States provide the transportation system that the Nation needs."
"What has enabled China's tremendous military buildup? It has been a booming Chinese economy."
"They call it the 'new normal' here in Washington, which I think is a very dangerous comment."
"How much better would our national security be if we were able to bust out of this 1.5 percent growth?"