"I would like you to relook at that issue and consider whether adding missions or adding other, expanding collaborations with Homeland Security would be something feasible."
"my greatest concern is the strategy that the Air Force is using for your restructuring."
"So my concern is is that the strategy for cuts are disproportionately affecting the Guard and Reserve, are not taking advantage of known benefits and strengths."
"we want to make sure you have the flexibility and ability to recruit, train, and keep the best and brightest to do that"
"I would request that you look at the legislation with an eye towards making sure you have all the authorities that you need to support this growing mission"
"I have a concern about the decisionmaking with regard to the Air National Guard, and specifically because of the assets that New York has."
"Could this be a model for the other branches of Service?"
"Since the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell almost 6 months ago, gay and lesbian servicemembers have been serving openly without fear of discharge."
"Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you to both of you for your testimony and your service. It's an honor to be here today."
"It's incumbent on us, to our newer soldiers especially, that they understand that there are ways for them to raise complaints outside of their own chain of command."
"This critical gap is counterproductive to the country's strategic goals and underutilizes our full talent base and negatively impacts our national security."