If sequestration played out through the remainder of the years that the BCA projected, are there capabilities that we just plain-old lose at the end of that?

One of the things we are looking at is how many tons of cargo we can move per gallon of fuel.

Thank you for your continued support.

They have also reported to us in the current review that their savings alone could match OMB's government-wide goal of $3 billion by the end of 2015.

I assume that DOD does not have an interest in getting into a back and forth with Congress over taking action that Congress has not authorized in a way that would produce a backlash in Congress.

One emerging requirement from combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan has been the development of an enhanced performance round (EPR).

I very much appreciate your testimony and look forward to continuing to work with you as you make these changes.

Are you in agreement with Mr. Powner that accurately reflecting the level of risk involved in a project is helpful in managing it properly?

It is our solemn duty to ensure our Army is prepared to fight when called upon.

I look forward to hearing how DOD will continue to balance between environmental protection and readiness.

I think one of the best stories that is untold is the work that is being done in the military to save energy and to produce new research that is going to benefit everybody in the private sector, as well in terms of energy savings.

We continue to work in a time-honored bipartisan fashion on this subcommittee and I sincerely appreciate that we have been able to reach agreement on so many issues.