"I am taking a close look at the $1.1 billion requested by the administration for the PCCF."
"My initial thinking is that the funding needs additional benchmarks and criteria which ensure that our money is spent wisely."
"I am concerned that our military schools and education facilities are not as efficient as they could be."
"I am also troubled by the expanding use of contractors and consultants to perform jobs typically performed by our Active Duty personnel."
"Secretary Panetta, why are these people performing maintenance or conducting training that has traditionally been performed by the Active-Duty Force?"
"The Marine Corps will be conducting studies in August 2011 to determine the relationship between time spent in the amphibious vehicle and combat effectiveness and identify potential improvements."
"We applaud Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker for their leadership on this important piece of legislation."
"The detention issue, delay of docks, is the 800-pound gorilla in any meaningful safety discussion in this country."
"And so, you face this coercion."
"Statement of Senator Wicker"
"I'm going to yield my time."
"I'm glad to be joining you in that position on the Subcommittee."