Rob Portman actually said...

"I'd like to join you, Madam Chair, in welcoming those here today and tell you thank you for your service and for those who serve under you."

"We need to create incentives for these people (after appropriate security checks) to want to remain in the United States."

"I understand that the Services are proposing to change their original acquisition workforce goals."

"Secretary Lemnios, how does DOD intend to overcome those challenges?"