02/26/2014
https://www.congress.gov...
"Before new capabilities are deployed, they must undergo testing that enables assessment under realistic operational conditions."
"That's simply inexcusable and our NATO allies must do more to close the gap in trainers."
"The fiscal year 2011 budget request for the Department of Defense includes $549 billion for the base budget and $159 billion for the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan."
"We are prepared to continue to work with Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen to ensure DOD is able to continue providing support to this critical humanitarian disaster response effort."