Kit Bond: “I have worked for the last 5 or 6 years with many of my colleagues to improve the services for PTSD and TBI.”

The administration's decision is their decision, but if there is an implication that the intelligence committee should not be told honestly and frankly of advice that you give to the policymakers--whether it's accepted or not--that…

You'll also be responsible for recommending policies to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the agency.

I would humbly suggest that you put more, not less, in the force structure for the Guard, which is a bargain for our military defense.

That means you would often have the unenviable task of determining whether or not there are such violations.