Madeleine Bordallo: “You prepared a statement that read 'The Air Force will meet its OSD-directed civilian end strength target for FY12.'”

I think it is fair to ask if the Army is, in fact, just creating more overhead that will further slow an already cumbersome process.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You always make my day.

The system needs, as you said, overhauling. There is no question about it, whether you go to privatization, or whatever. And it should not be a monopoly.

If we are going to rebuild readiness, we need to ensure that the depot maintenance accounts are fully funded to meet the requirement.