05/05/2015
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"I thought that was giving up more than I thought should be given up, when you consider these commanders have the responsibility of sending our kids in where their lives could be lost."
"Continuing sequestration will remain the biggest challenge to executing this plan in the near term."
"Secretary McHugh and General Odierno, in your testimony, you assert that without a solution to sequestration, you may have to eliminate another 100,000 Active and Reserve component soldiers."
"Sequestration in 2013 has resulted in a $4 billion operation and maintenance (O&M) shortfall and a $6 billion investment shortfall."