The Marine Corps is going to be required to reduce its end strength from 182,000 to 175,000.

I remain hopeful the Air Force will rapidly field equally capable replacement aircraft to continue the important roles they fill in our theater.

Do you agree with General Amos, when he said we will have fewer forces arriving less-trained, arriving later to the fight?

Now we are paying for it and have been paying for it for the last 5 years.

It seems like it's the law enforcement that is the problem, not the military.

I think it's a national security problem for us; if not now, in the future.

You have 17 universities now. There were only two under the Taliban.

This budget reflects your decision to undertake a contract pause for the LCS program and pause at 32 ships.

Secretary Hagel, going forward, how will DOD and the Services perform the functions previously performed by contractors?

I was very pleased to hear that. Do you still stand firm on the principle of grandfathering those currently serving and retired into any changes you may propose as a result of the Commission work?

Our proposed TRICARE design is based on an industry proven structure that directs patients to the right level of care.

This budget lacks a realistic assessment of the increased risks on the battlefield.