02/26/2014
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"In your opinion, does DOD have the flexibility to advocate to the President for a decrease in the $487 billion reduction to defense budgets if our military leaders determine a significant adverse impa..."
"Secretary Hale, what costs or new requirements are exceeding the President's budget request?"
"The National Guard is the hometown force and first military responder for 3,000 communities across the country."
"The administration's announcement of rebalancing our military strategy significantly raised expectations of allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region."