The Federal formula program has worked. That is one of the few things in government that seems to be working.

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I am troubled by the Commission's unequivocal assessment that our defense strategy is not adequately resourced.

If we fail to do it, we must be prepared to endure the American casualties, and even possible defeat, in wars that we could have been avoided.

$733 billion ought to be, as my colleague just said, a floor, not a ceiling as you all go forward in your deliberations.

America's fiscal problems must not be solved on the backs of our troops.

The Commission advises that we have a need for extraordinary urgency in addressing the crisis of national defense.

Sending our men and women into harm's way without the training, the equipment, and the resources they need to succeed is morally irresponsible.

America is very near the point of strategic insolvency.

America's military superiority... has eroded, to a dangerous degree.

The strategic landscape is growing steadily more threatening, combined with the fact that America's longstanding military advantages have diminished.

The $733 billion that they're talking about right now is one that is somewhat in danger.