04/01/2014
https://www.congress.gov...
"I think we should absolutely consider providing lethal aid, and it ought to be in the context of our NATO allies, because Putin's ultimate objective is to fracture NATO."
"If Congress does not authorize the additional changes requested in compensation and benefits, the Department will be forced to take additional reductions within the readiness and modernization account..."
"Do you believe that the current military compensation and benefit structure has a negative impact on military readiness?"
"We remain committed to seeking efficiencies as we explore the future of the Total Force."