Do the other two panel members want to chime in?

I wonder about that, because, for example, on the issue of things such as base closures, it is really hard for us.

Usually an organization can move forward if there is a guiding overriding goal.

I think all of the panelists said that--indicated that this is not the armed services that we would have if we were creating this body because our military is a product of history.

We have a pretty good investment inside DOD in R&D. It is not well focused.

We also clearly do not spend enough on R&D.

Perhaps one of the ways that we incentivize the private sector is, of course, to have the potential of technology transfer.

The Defense Department has used a technology, basically quality over quantity, to stay ahead of the other countries.

I think the way in which you spend the money is absolutely critical.

I think that, when we lose our technological edge, then numbers begin to matter more.

I do agree, Mr. Brimley, that we should have a close relationship--strong relationship between the Active Army and the National Guard.