03/31/2014
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"I happen to agree with Senator Manchin in terms of the economic giant, and that China intends to be a military giant."
"Do either of you have concerns that the joint arrangement will prove too unwieldy?"
"DOD's base funding of $526 billion for fiscal year 2011 would be $23 billion below the original fiscal year 2011 request of $549 billion."
"I support this proposed increase. I know from our conversations that Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen support it as well."