"I have long advocated for a mechanism for measuring our progress in Afghanistan."
"I was pleased to hear you endorse an increase in the size of the Army, which is the ultimate answer."
"It is certainly appropriate for there to be a review of all programs to determine their necessity, to eliminate wasteful or nonperforming programs, but that should be an ongoing process that is differ..."
"Her tireless efforts on behalf of the citizens of Maine and all Americans have made myself and my family and all of us who are part of that great State very proud."
"I want to associate myself with the concerns that all of us have expressed about the stress of repeated deployments."
"I do hope that you will share with this committee, assuming your confirmation, what you believe the true needs are for our Army."
"I am certain that we need a surge in the Afghan army and I am certain that we need a civilian surge."
"If we're going to have that alternative to Taliban rule, isn't our task made much more difficult by the widespread corruption and the shadow over the legitimacy of the recent presidential election?"
"I hope that you and General McChrystal will look seriously at the concerns he raises about the rules of engagement."
"We need to treat it that way."
"the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves criticized DOD for not having made civil support a primary mission of the Department."