Richard Burr actually said...

"the current situation has left many military spouses feeling they are perceived as excess baggage."

"There's a human face behind every one of these issues."

"I was just as frank with the last Administration as I will be with this one, and I'll do it as long as the Administration fights."

"the profound importance of spouse commitment to the readiness and well-being of servicemembers . . . and to the security of our Nation."