I remain strongly committed to our veterans and their families. When America sends our men and women to war, we vow to care for them when they return. However, throughout the Nation, we have seen reports of our veterans enduring long wait…

The American People expect the Marine Corps to be nation's force and readiness.

Is this the correct size for our Army given threats around the world and demands for ground forces everywhere?

The All-Volunteer force has successfully supported our national security requirements particularly during the last 13 plus years of combat.

General Dunford, does our military have the capability and credibility to deter aggression around the globe?

Are you also going to have issues with aircraft maintenance manning shortfalls?

General Dunford, do you believe our potential adversaries have that perception?

General Dunford, are their benchmarks established to determine if conditions on the ground dictate the time and level of a withdrawal of U.S. forces?

You know, the tragedy in Chattanooga was one that we're all--you already expressed your sentiments about that, and we all share your sentiments.

We will do everything in our power to protect the readiness of marines deploying into harm's way and look to the Congress for the support required to guarantee this readiness.

General Dunford, how do we avoid the same mistake we made in Iraq?

I happened to be there when they had the election that resulted in, for the first time in 96 years, no communists serving in their parliament.