It is important in today's All-Volunteer Force that we ensure that the quality of life support that our families need...

Over 10 years of conflict has placed a tremendous burden on those in uniform and also on their families, and especially on their children.

As the budget climate begins to change, MWR programs will still be needed.

I can assure you that we support you in that and certainly advocate in that way.

what we are seeing in schools across the country is cutting back resources

we have to improve all of our schools for all of our children, and I think that is very important

we can't lose sight of those issues because everyone is struggling today

One of the things that we know--and if we even go back to No Child Left Behind--you have to disaggregate data.

I look forward to hearing from the witnesses about any potential ways we as Congress can help mitigate any shortfalls those moves have caused.

I am concerned about the cost growth with regard to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

This issue concerns me as a member of Congress, as a veteran myself, but especially as the father of four sons currently in the military where it was the best environment for what I know is the opportunity of military service.