"I don't want to be overly critical of President Clinton, but as they were bringing down the forces and delaying our modernization programs, I was very critical during those times."
"The decision underscores how military commanders are scrambling to meet President Obama's order."
"I do want to thank our witnesses for not only being here today, but for their dedication and, more importantly, their service to their country."
"So you're fairly confident that the training that we provided is sufficient for these troops either to transition from Iraq to Afghanistan or to be redirected to Afghanistan?"
"Do you see the MRAP as significant a piece of equipment for use in Afghanistan as it was used in Iraq, given the difference in terrains between the two?"
"Let me express how I look forward to working with you on this subcommittee and on the Armed Services Committee."
"How has this expansion impacted recruit quality?"
"the decision underscores how military commanders are scrambling to meet President Obama's orders."
"the total number of Active-Duty BCTs that the Army would grow to would be 45 instead of 48"
"ensure that we have better-manned units ready to deploy, and help put an end to the routine use of stop loss."
"the Army has undertaken a restructuring of its combat and support forces to a more flexible, brigade-centric force thought to be better suited for the 21st century security environment."