the National Guard must be a part of the plan to transform our military services and the command and control of the Department of Defense.

any invasion of Iraq will likely require a large number of U.S. troops to serve in an occupation/stabilization force after the fighting stops.

Secretary Rumsfeld, forces in Afghanistan continue to conduct dangerous combat operations.

Secretary Rumsfeld, are the kinds of units that are in the various Reserve components the right ones?

Deployment of the Space-based Infrared Satellite (SBIRS)-High is key to enabling the transformational ability to defend the United States against ballistic missile attack.

I believe we are making progress on this issue and I thank you for your efforts.

Secretary Rumsfeld, what alternatives are DOD/JFCOM considering to meet the requirement for a simulation tool that supports joint training, joint experimentation, and joint program evaluation?

I ask it for obvious reasons, because we are going to have our attention diverted to another part of the world.

I personally think he is likely to be alive, that we have left a downed pilot for 12 years, and that no one has had to step forward with accountability.

General Shinseki, Admiral Clark, General Hagee, and General Jumper, are you satisfied that DOD directed the cancellation with a clear understanding of the risks and costs associated with closing the existing program, delaying establishment…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for your willingness to jump into this with all fours.