James Langevin actually said...

"The value of red-teaming--threat emulation--was proven perhaps most clearly in the Vietnam War with the establishment of Top Gun."

"Clearly, if people know that these are promotable skills and we can move them up the chain, they can have a place within your--they are in for the long haul, they are more likely to stay."

"How do we deconflict and coordinate such capabilities within SOF from existing or nascent capabilities elsewhere in the Department of Defense and the intelligence community, and ensure proper oversigh..."

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