04/07/2014
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"With regard to the situation that we intend to have after January 1, 2012, is there majority support for that?"
"Based on that, the information you have is that a substantial majority of the Iraqi people would like the United States to continue with a security presence there absent the military; is that correct?"
"I thought the criteria should be what's best for the U.S. Air Force, what's best for the fighting men and women who are going to depend on this, and what's best for national security."
"By kicking the can down the road now to 2011 there is a real risk, Mr. Chairman, that the acquisition for major projects such as this, will always be called into question."