James M. Talent: “I am not confident that any place in the country is where it needs to be or really close to where it needs to be.”

the warrior ethos is not a luxury, it is essential when you have a military.

I think the top-level political authority, which you all represent, what is it you want the outcome of this to be and why?

the biggest enemy I think we confront in this is inertia, and to defeat inertia, it takes tremendous leadership and perseverance.

The foundation of U.S. military power is the quality and morale of the men and women who have chosen to serve the Nation--in and out of uniform.