It's unclear if they actually will, however the fact they say they are going to is troubling.

strategic airlift has been absolutely central to our success in Afghanistan and Iraq over the past 3 years.

Secretary Rumsfeld, our Guard and Reserve members have done a great job over the last several years and have played a major role in military operations overseas and at home.

I am in favor of giving the Reserve components the same robust responsibilities and demanding of them the same level of performance as the Active Force.

I'm very pleased to hear you're doing this.

Well, that is encouraging.

This is a fundamental issue that we have to resolve, and I know under your leadership, Mr. Chairman, we will.

I note with very much approval that you have 24 F-22s funded in this authorization proposal.

As we go through this budget process, we want to make sure that we pass a budget that is reflective of the great work that they are doing.

I believe this issue is absolutely central to the future of our Armed Forces.

DOD has contracted with the Russians to use AN-124 aircraft for strategic airlift.

I want to make sure that you are satisfied that this weight issue on the Joint Strike Fighter is not something that is going to delay that.