Don Bacon actually said...

"We need to play catch-up and it starts with the DOD and Joint Staff level, but we surely need the services to be a strong part of that."

"The actions are not matching the words from the administration. It's cognitive dissonance personified."

"I agree with the ranking member, Mike Rogers, and Senator Inhofe concerning the President's defense budget request."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the spirit in which you lead the subcommittee, and I am grateful to you."