"To make an irrevocable decision which does not rest on any known analysis appears to me to be imprudent."
"That's what, in our world, we tend to call straight talk."
"I hope, as you begin your review, that when you see areas particularly related to cyber security where you think the Department needs additional statutory authority, you will feel comfortable in worki..."
"Excellent. Thank you very much."
"I appreciate it, and we'll have some good questions for you."
"I find that logic to be suspect."
"I think the quality of the nominees has really been very high, and that is certainly true of these two."
"The fight we're in is irregular, it's a hybrid, we can't do everything."
"I think we're sacrificing operational capability for acquisition efficiency."
"I agree. I think, too, probably one of the more prominent conclusions today, and I think you made the case well, is the role of the long-range strike forces in irregular warfare, larger than most peop..."
"Luck comes to those who work hard for it."