04/29/2009
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"I hope they're available on audio."
"I think that the symbolism, to members of the services, that there is a civilian at the head of their own service who is responsible for them, and accountable for them, I think, is important."
"This must and will be a bipartisan endeavor."
"America will not succeed in the 21st century with anything less than the most innovative, agile, and efficient and effective defense organization."