03/12/2013
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"If sequestration reductions begin in fiscal year 2013, I believe we are in the short term accepting unacceptable risk to our force based on the uncertainty of the current world environment."
"What can we do to avert creating a hollow force similar to the one we had after taking the 1990s peace dividend?"
"Any reduction below 490,000 Active Duty soldiers can only be made with the Nation and its leaders fully aware of the risks."
"if providers drop out of the TRICARE network, how will you convince them to get back into the network after you have destroyed their trust in TRICARE?"