"What does that actually mean when you are talking about numbers of troops on the ground?"
"I applaud this effort. I have had the honor and privilege of serving with many amazing heroes in our country."
"We applaud Representatives Gabbard, Richmond, and Joyce for introducing this legislation and for their continued support of America's wounded and injured veterans."
"So there is an individual at every airport that can--is there to assist, particularly the wounded warriors who need that."
"the countries of South Asia are vital strategic, economic and security partners for our country"
"This is one of the few places where things happen fast, right, Mr. Chairman?"
"My testimony today is guided by the principle that deficit reduction should not increase unemployment and poverty, nor harm the disadvantaged."
"We cannot cut our way to prosperity and we cannot ask the least among us to solve our nation's fiscal crisis."
"Reductions in defense spending must be responsible and cannot come at the expense of our military readiness."
"The small investment we make--historically, just one percent of our budget--is critical in preventing the need for military interventions across the globe."
"We should do all that is within our power to make sure the transition from servicemember to veteran and civilian is seamless."