Joseph Lieberman actually said...

It seems to me it is fair to say that the drawdown of our end strength, how many people we have in uniform, ought to be conditions based as ...

I will ensure that I give forthright and prompt advice to the chain of command.

I think the cumulative effect is that you are really a very impressive group.

I appreciate that. That's a very balanced answer and I think you have your anxieties well in control.