"Whistleblower protection, I would argue, is not enough protection, and that is why people don't come forward because they fear that there will be reprisals."
"When 400 service members are implicated in the Fat Leonard scandal, when over 60 admirals are potentially implicated, we have an obligation to look at the process."
"I think this chart needs to be reviewed, and I would like for you to come to my office."
"many senior leaders who should be the essential core of the chain of command are not being held to the same standard as the rank and file."
"Are you basically saying that none of these cases even deserved to be investigated?"
"An everyday troop is court-martialed for what a general officer is given a slap on the wrist."
"one of the core tenets of the armed services and of our country is that no one is above the law."
"Different spanks for different ranks."
"This is a case that dates back to 2013 and 2017?"
"Provide number of senior leader misconduct cases that allegations were substantiated, with action recommended and the Service did not take action."
"Well, there was a second--there was second woman who then came forward, so there is----"