JOHN M. McHUGH: “If confirmed, I would support an investment strategy to ensure that the infrastructure backlog is addressed.”

When we have called on you for help, you have always been there.

Ladies and gentlemen, our Army, your Army faces a dark and dangerous future unless this Congress acts now to end these ill-conceived and inflexible budget cuts.

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

We can do better by them. We feel that's our obligation and what this budget brings to the table.