Secretary McHugh and General Casey, can you also discuss how the assessment is providing new requirements for Army GCV modernization?

Secretary Gates emphasized the importance of having the Army adequately develop a next generation ground vehicle capability that takes into account and adapts to the lessons learned in theater.

General Casey, will the Army have to reduce total JLTV acquisition quantities or scale back JLTV capabilities in order to deal with rising costs?

Secretary McHugh and General Casey, what effect will the vehicle modernization program have on the Army's force structure, operational capabilities, procurement, and budget requirements?

I believe we need to engage in significant research and development initiatives involving alternative fuel and power sources.

I have another host of questions concerning this, but I believe my time has run out, so I'd put those on the record.

I appreciate your signing of the Army Family Covenant. I do think that's extremely important.

I applaud your efforts in commissioning a thorough evaluation of DADT and how to implement a repeal of the policy.

Thank you both, Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen, for your testimony today and for your dedication to our men and women in the military.

I believe it's important that we maintain our advantage in projecting sea power across the range of military operations from humanitarian relief to combat.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.