It seems like we have had a move that recognizes the triad's importance and the need to modernize nuclear weapons.

If the United States is not engaged, that creates a vacuum, right? Who's filling that vacuum?

I think we all understand that.

I want to have something that's better.

If sequestration were allowed to occur, the Army would begin to grow hollow within months.

I cannot think of two people I would rather have at the helm making those decisions than the two of you.

I wanted to give you a chance to explain it.

The Air Force, like all the Services, is being forced to make difficult decisions on how to remain combat-ready while being as cost effective as possible.

a review of the budget indicates the Navy may have been the most aggressive amongst the three Services in making contractor support reductions.

If the Army goes to sequestration levels of 420,000 Active soldiers, the Army will not be able to implement the DSG.

If we do not have a legislative solution that provides our leaders with the time and the flexibility to shape our force for the future, we will create a hollow force, we will very quickly go to extremely low levels of reduction in the next…

Full spectrum readiness depends on a budget that balances current unit readiness and long-term investments.