James Inhofe actually said...

What can we do to avert creating a hollow force similar to the one we had after taking the 1990s peace dividend?

If sequestration is executed, Navy and Marine Corps aviation readiness will begin to degrade for nondeployed squadrons.

It becomes very difficult to recover when you have a combination of lost time and resources.

Any reduction below 490,000 Active Duty soldiers can only be made with the Nation and its leaders fully aware of the risks.