"I just think that that is an unforced error."
"It reeks of being politically motivated."
"Today, we will hear testimony regarding the readiness of the Navy and the Marine Corps to execute the National Defense Strategy under the President's fiscal year 2021 budget request."
"I am increasingly concerned how we are going to balance modernization with our current readiness needs."
"I have people that are essential that are not here. I don't want their self-esteem to suffer."
"This is a major deviation from the plan, and I am concerned that the committee was not briefed about this information before it was made public."
"There is an old saying. Amateurs talk about tactics, but professionals study logistics."
"It puts everyone in a bind. It is hard--it seems like it is going to be hard to even support day-to-day combatant commander requirements not to mention the surge required in case of major contingencie..."
"General Murray, you raised concerns about the ability to integrate Iron Dome in the U.S. air defense systems."
"The Air Force has a pilot shortfall of about 2,000, but chose not to fund almost 200 new pilots in the budget request."
"I am concerned that the Air Force plan to recapitalize the depots will require significant investment over many years at a time when it will continue to have a number of other major funding challenges..."