Michael Waltz actually said...

"This directive from the President was issued on advice from then-Secretary Mattis and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs."

"I think, is something we should take a hard look at."

"I mean, just to be candid, talking to the Guard about counting tanks, counting aircraft, parity in fielding, that is important."

"I am also interested, very interested, with my colleague Mr. Brown in the Guard and Reserve and the role that they can play, and I would be very interested in seeing that report."