We know--of course, I will be solicitous--the Marines are the tip of the spear, and when there is a problem around the world, you guys and gals are out there doing it.

So ordered. Thank you, Mr. Visclosky.

I mean, I think the federal debt does represent a crisis.

I can't believe that we have such an inherently political statement put into the record.

I think it is unfortunate that I am reading this here, 'with an end to mindless austerity and manufactured crises.'

I completely agree that the BCA needs to be modified to avoid dramatic consequences and long-term negative impacts on our military capability.

We always weigh in on the side of diplomacy and good relations, but in reality they are denying us areas.

I think members who looked at their Wall Street Journal headline yesterday, 'Iran Backs Iraqi Offensive As Pentagon Steers Clear.'

We are balancing the fleet. We are building Joint High Speed Vessels to do piracy, to do humanitarian assistance.

The Budget Control Act is a law too, and it mandated, and that is why it is important, and I think you have given us some help here, it is important to set some priorities here.

We need today 38 amphibious ships, gray hull ships to do combat. To do the business of the world today, we would need 50.

Are we neutral with Iran these days, considering the crimes that have been committed against humanity?