Joe Wilson actually said...

"Given the nature of diminishing resources and budget constraints, what is the current and future status of the Command's Global SOF Network initiative?"

"I am pleased to welcome everyone here today for this very important hearing, on our special operations forces [SOF] in the United States Special Operations Command [SOCOM], as we review the fiscal yea..."

"With evolving and persistent threats being posted by state and non-state actors, our special operation forces have never been more central, strategic, and sought after."

"Ladies and gentlemen, I call this briefing of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee to order."