I hope that at some point we would respond to our constituents' desire to have much more careful scrutiny over this conflict.

I think we're going to have to go to 150,000 troops.

I am fulfilling the oath that I took to uphold the Constitution.

Will your continued underfunding of this requirement not drive us toward a hollow force?

General Jumper, we understand that in recent conflicts, enemy air defenses have not been very capable. However, in future conflicts that is likely to change. How much does WCMD-ER decrease the survivability of the aircraft compared to…

Offensive military operations will continue against terrorist entities, those forces that are targeting Iraqi and coalition forces.

Are you concerned about the strain on the Guard and Reserve and the consequent lack of retention because of the extended deployments of guardsmen and reservists?

Iraq, a nation that for decades had known only tyranny and oppression, is now moving forward to a future of democracy, freedom, and opportunity for all of its people.

Again, it's very unfortunate, particularly in light of all the investigations that are going on, that you and the Secretary of Defense will not allow the Senate Armed Services Committee to exercise its oversight duties by having access to…

This goes beyond any political issue. It's got nothing to do with the merits of this issue.

I think it's critically important that we get that message out to the American people, as well as to Members of the House and Senate.

I don't think that all of that money has been well spent in the past.