The personnel costs are quickly escalating to the point where they are not sustainable.

Any efforts and emphasis you can put on this, I think, is critical to our national security.

What we're looking for is... a fair shake, that when a judgment is made, it is made on the numbers.

Yes, sir. I think that report--which is a lengthy report--contains a lot of statistics and a lot of information that could help identify, coach, and counsel, which of those investigative techniques may be the best.

How critical a focus is that going to be for you as you move into this position?

These are our neighbors. These are our friends.

We have to look to ways to fund our military better, to lessen the pain of sequestration.

We owe a debt of gratitude to these patriots for their work on behalf of the United States and for sacrificing their lives in the service of our country.

I think that creates some time and space for the political system to mature a bit.

I would ask you... to please keep a focus like a laser on how can we end this scourge.

I met on Saturday with King Abdullah from Jordan, and I will be visiting him next week and his leaders as well.

Suicide prevention is of vital importance and will remain a top priority for our leaders.