"We have some big decisions to make. It may be that we will ultimately not make a big decision about the size of the Army, although I think we should."
"We also need to increase our officer corps to provide the kind of advisory capability that is really crucial to our national security."
"So bottom line, you would continue on the current course and really try to accelerate it?"
"I think Pete's historical example is inapropos to the current moment. That was a period of strategic pause between two global conflicts."
"I am pleased our Committee has the opportunity today to welcome M. John Berry, nominated to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management."
"the trend seems to be that local agencies seem to be supporting Federal agencies, such as CBP, because of their lack of funding and agents at the border."
"If they had shared, it is possible we could have stopped September 11."
"Every Federal initiative, every Federal strategy and tactical planning opportunity needs State and local input because they have local consequences."
"We must fight smarter and we must fight harder."
"Well, thanks for saying that, Senator McCain."
"President Calderon is under real assault."