Evan Bayh: “At a time when ordinary people are having to cut back, should not Congress exert a little restraint?”

The reason for the study, as I recall, was that many of us understood that there was a potential risk here that probably had to be dealt with.

I would like to thank all of our witnesses today for your contributions.

we should not discriminate against them. We should honor that service, honor that patriotism, the way we do the service and patriotism of any American who is willing to put on the uniform of this country.

It has been a privilege for me to work with you.