We want to thank Congressman Joe Wilson, (R-SC) for introducing H.R. 178 and Senator Bill Nelson, (D-FL) for introducing S. 260 which would repeal the SBP-DIC offset.

FRA also strongly supports House Personnel Subcommittee Chairman Joe Wilson's bill (H.R. 186), that expands concurrent receipt...

Let us work to make this statement one of action and not just rhetoric.

FRA supports the 'Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act' (H.R. 178) sponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson.

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome you to a subcommittee meeting of the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee.

You have to tell Secretary Panetta this is FUBAR [fouled up beyond all recognition].

I know of your personal commitment, but I am concerned about the formula, particularly with TRICARE fee increases, that an E-7 who served 28 years is going to pay more than an E-7 who served 20 years.

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I would like to welcome you to a meeting of the Military Personnel Subcommittee.

I appreciate so much your service. It is so reassuring to know that the survival rate of our military is the highest in world history.

Even in this tight fiscal environment, the Military Health System must continue to provide world-class health care to beneficiaries.

Over the past month, the price of gas per gallon has increased by 31 cents, with an average cost of $3.83 per gallon. This weekend the President said that his administration could not do much to provide relief at the pump, but, actually…

I hope they do. Because when I read about it, I just--it is appalling that they would actually give a green light to the other side.

America has long been seen as an example for the rest of the world in democracy and diplomacy.

Well, again, I appreciate both of your service. Thank you very much.

The Air Force has announced its intention to reduce the number of bases that will receive the Air Force variant of the F-35 in order to reduce sustainment costs.

I am very concerned that the Wall Street Journal last night reported that the Administration is offering a compromise regarding night raids in Afghanistan.

I sponsored a resolution on gender-based violence in Haiti to reassure the people of Haiti, particularly the women and children, that the United States remains a committed partner in the fight to end all forms of gender-based violence in…

I am really honored to be here with all of you. Thank you for your service.

I am concerned about the consequences of sequestration.

I am delighted to see efforts at modernization of the tactical communications system--Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit.

I am very grateful to represent Fort Jackson and Parris Island, and I am right next-door to Fort Gordon.

I want to echo the concerns of our chairman about the reduction of the Army by 80,000 troops and the Marines by 20,000.

Thank you for your leadership and letting junior Members ask questions.

Last month the Congressional Budget Office released a report which stated that our Nation's unemployment rate is not expected to dip below 8 percent until 2014, which reveals the President's policies have failed and destroyed jobs. America…

Since the President was sworn into office in January of 2009, gas prices have risen drastically by 156 percent. This fact shows the President's energy policy is failing our country and destroying jobs. According to the National Federation…