08/05/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"The whole thing back during the Reagan administration was the deterrent that is offered by our strength, our force."
"Not only does the budget underfund current readiness, it mortgages future readiness."
"Today, the greatest risk our military faces is becoming a hollow force."
"Full spectrum readiness depends on a budget that balances current unit readiness and long-term investments."