05/13/2014
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"There are no two people I know in Washington who have a better understanding both of the strategic and tactical challenges the United States of America faces now and in the future."
"Secretary Gates's recommendations, at least in my view, reaffirm support for our military, veterans, and their families; rebalance programs; and reform the Pentagon's acquisition and contracting mecha..."
"The recommendations proposed by Secretary Gates provide a snapshot of difficult decisions still to come."
"I fully endorse Secretary Gates' recommendations to improve the performance of the Defense Department acquisition programs."