"Transition obviously means change, but in this case, it also meant continuity in providing for the common defense."
"Your Armed Forces stand as the most combat experienced in this Nation's history."
"We must continue to improve stability and defend our vital national interests in the broader Middle East and South Central Asia."
"I am grateful for your understanding of the stress our Armed Forces and their families are under."
"I couldn't agree with you more, which is why I'm baffled and concerned and stunned about the budget recommendation to underfund the Super Hornet."
"Congress has established a national suicide hotline for returning troops, as well as increased funding for mental health for active military personnel."
"What I'd like to know first is how it happened, when we had an extraordinary leverage a mere two weeks ago when we handed over $30 billion."
"What I would like to know first is how it happened, when we had an extraordinary leverage a mere two weeks ago, when we handed over $30 billion."
"We will end our combat mission in Iraq by August 31, 2010."
"I think the whole country is waiting to find out exactly how American families are going to receive assistance and how fast."
"Fix housing first."