General, I just want to thank you for all that you have done for the country, and I think that you will do a tremendous job as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

I want to solve this problem.

I have been so impressed with your work on SASC.

I know the Chairman would share this concern, since we're in this public forum, that we say something about what Russia did yesterday in the United Nations, in terms of blocking the request for an investigation into MH-17.

I believe our junior enlisted sailors deserve a lot better than that.

The capability delivered by traditional Reservists and Guardsmen who do not serve continuously on Active Duty--costs less than the force structure provided by 'full time' personnel.

When we give a well-performing soldier who has deployed (often multiple times) a pink slip simply to meet a budget-drive endstrength reduction, I think that is breaking faith.

I also think it is very important that we also buttress our NATO support for the Baltics as well in all of this.

I continue to be troubled by the condition of New Hampshire Army National Guard readiness centers--a trend that I know is reflected around the country.

I want to thank you, Dr. Carter, for all your service to the Nation and your willingness to serve again.

I want to thank all of you for the hard work and thoughtfulness you put into this commission.

is it correct that the commission proposes increasing the cost share for medical costs 1 percent each year for 15 years?