John McCain: “The reductions in Marine Corps end strength should not impact current Operational Plans.”

I want to say to all of you that I am so honored to be here to speak before this Committee.

We named that legislation after Ashlynne Mike, killed on her way to school.

The Senate Armed Services Committee has the opportunity to conduct the kind of oversight that will help the Department correct course.

I especially want to acknowledge the leadership of Senator McCain of Arizona who introduced the Native American Languages Act (NALA) in 1990.