"But to your knowledge, there haven't been any that have come to you or to others who have spoken with you?"
"Today's hearing on the accommodation of religious beliefs, including the right to observe no religion at all, by service members is an important issue."
"I understand that the Department has investigated allegations of chaplains being required to perform duties inconsistent with the tenets of their faith."
"Today's hearing on future recruiting challenges in a fiscally constrained environment is certainly timely."
"One of them that we were aware of over the past decade, of course, is medical professionals, mental health providers, a whole group of individuals who are vastly needed throughout the country."
"I think it is fair to bring it up."
"the sad fact remains, however, that budget reviews tend to look only at the bottom line and fail to assess the secondary or even the unintended consequences of their recommendations."
"the commissary remains the most valued benefit by service members, retirees, and their families."
"the resale programs and associated MWR programs, as well, are so important and so valuable to the military community."
"I certainly want to thank you for continuing to sound the alarm. Because I think that we hear what you are saying, we know that readiness is at risk, and yet I do sincerely worry that we are not actin..."
"We, as a nation, owe the proper emphasis, resources, and priority of effort to account for our missing persons from past conflicts and to bring closure to their family members."