James Langevin actually said...

"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."

"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."

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

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