Mike Turner actually said...

The protection of our national defense and of the security of the American people must come first.

With only 420,000 troops remaining, the Army would be substantially smaller than it was on 9/11.

we can lose, people will die, and people will be injured?

When a brigade combat team, or BCT--which is the essential building block of the Army's combat power--isn't ready, and the Army isn't ready ...