To the question as to whether energy storage is part of efficiency, yes, it is and part of using our system more efficiently.

I like some things in the budget. One is energy efficiency as Senator Shaheen has just talked about.

What is the Army's long-term modernization strategy for Stryker?

I think there needs to be a wakeup call here that we need to act and act soon in order to avoid that.

Are there Abrams tank suppliers that provide U.S. specific content that we would be in danger of losing if we did not produce any domestic tanks?

Are these costs funded in the Army budget request?

Are you satisfied that you and your leadership completely understand the risk associated with shutting down the U.S. tank industrial base in 2014?

Why do you want to end procurement at 742 vehicles?

this is what I'm hearing from the private sector and certainly hearing from you.

I am finding out new information as we talk. This has been incredibly confusing for me, because I am trying to get to the facts, as I know you are.

General Mattis, what is your estimate of fuel required for fiscal year 2013 for two or four C-27Js fulfilling resupply missions in Afghanistan as opposed to those missions supported by a combination of CH-47s, C-130s, or contractor airlift?