JOHN M. McHUGH: “Of the many things that trouble us all, Mr. Chairman, the areas you just spoke about, and particularly suicide, are…”

We must have an end to sequestration this year, and we must have this budget.

We must be seen as a credible ally and a dangerous enemy.

The time for action is now.

There has been some discussion that our examination and attempt to establish what we call MOS-specific physical requirements is intended to lower standards to facilitate bringing women into certain jobs, and that is simply not the case.