I think that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission did, in my judgment, a shameful job of regulating.

We need some real help.

I am concerned we are not maintaining a balanced force, retaining enough of the very individuals who have gained the benefit of experience these past years of increased operations.

I'm considering introducing legislation that would enhance retention of those experienced career service members.

Thanks for holding the hearing and hanging on to this subject because we need to fix it.

With increased operational demands placed on the reserve component for the past several years, signs of stress and strain are showing.

What kind of experience are you having with recruitment and retention?

Is there a need to find a way to extend TRICARE service to cover the 'gray area' between the end of affiliation with the Reserves and the start of retirement benefits?

Just two other questions, if I still have time?

We must deal with that to protect the property, the intellectual property that we create in this country.

Do you believe that we ought to deal with the issue of the bilateral automobile trade that seems so out of balance?