"I wanted to focus quickly, though, on California's historic drought right now because this has really exacerbated food insecurity for many, many of our families who are in areas where this really does matter."
"I guess what I am looking for--"
"Well, we will hope that we are able to move forward with that."
"I just wanted to follow up quickly, because I think we all know that we have to translate all of this for not just our colleagues, but certainly for our constituents."
"It is very important that we continue to discuss all of the Commission's recommendations."
"We are truly entering a new reality of fiscal pressures with a new generation of citizens entering the military."
"Your perspective--those of you who are here to speak, and those in the audience, surely share the views from our constituents."
"I want to first send our best wishes to the ranking member, Adam Smith. We all know that he has been through a difficult time, and we wish him a quick and a speedy recovery."
"I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today on whether the policies that were instituted in 2009 are still applicable today."
"Let me also welcome our witnesses here today."
"Davis, Hon. Susan A., a Representative from California, Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Military Personnel"