Joe Wilson actually said...

"There has been an extraordinary reduction in our capability, and the American people need to know this."

"I have three sons serving in the Army, so I actually have a personal interest. Thank you again for what both of you all are doing."

"You say that there is a belief that the United States spends too much money on defense and winding down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will create a peace dividend. And you indicate that is a myth."

"And I want to commend one of our colleagues, Congressman Randy Forbes, who has produced a memorandum that I hope the American people have the opportunity to see."