"Dr. Robyn, Secretary Hammack, Secretary Pfannenstiel, and Secretary Yonkers, do you believe the President's budget request for 2012 for each of the Services adequately funds the construction needs of Guard and Reserve Forces?"
"I am concerned that the proliferation of energy production initiatives as a result of national efforts to expand the use of renewable energy sources must be compatible with other national priorities."
"Our committee has no greater role than ensuring our military personnel are properly equipped to succeed in their missions."
"I believe it was Napoleon who first observed that, in warfare, while the amateurs discussed tactics, the professionals discussed logistics."
"Given the current state of world affairs, tasking our warfighters to do more with fewer resources is going to extend the strain on the force."
"While the Pentagon must relentlessly pursue efficiencies and eliminate waste--and I certainly agree with the statements made by the Chairman--we must devote sufficient resources for weapon system sust..."
"Without the support of the logistics community, obviously, our men and women fighting on the front lines wouldn't be able to do what they're doing and have the successes that they have had."
"Has any unit deployed overseas at a contingency location, particularly in Afghanistan, provided an urgent needs request for supplies or for an equipment item, in the past year, that has not been satis..."
"I would hope that you could all get back to this committee in detail on those so that we can be sure, if there are any areas we need to address right away, that we're fulfilling that function to make ..."
"I honestly believe we'd overcome it. I don't think it would stop our operations in Afghanistan, but it would certainly be a challenge."
"I'm very concerned about this decision, and particularly in light of the activities that we see happening in that area."