Richard Blumenthal actually said...

If we can't field the force, we can't send them into combat, and we can't protect our Nation.

My feeling is, we need a strong Army National Guard, which does not equate for it to have Apaches, helicopters that are designed solely for ...

I feel very strong about that. I think fundamental to this country is maintaining the All-Volunteer Force.

I think many of us have no doubt about the importance of submarines.