James Langevin actually said...

We ought to be providing them with advisers, who were so effective in buttressing the professionalism of the Iraqi security forces prior to 2012.

Langevin suggests providing advisers to improve the professionalism of Iraqi security forces.

07/28/2014

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The root strength of our military is the quality of our people, and nowhere is that more true than in your organizations.

For a fraction of the Department of Defense's total budget, SOF provides an outsized return on our investment.

Thank you. My time has expired. I hope we will get to a second round of questions. With that, I yield back and thank you for your answers.

It is critical for those of us in Congress to make sure SOF is properly manned, trained, and resourced for future demands.