It is entirely possible, yes, sir. We always, we would hope for an earlier reporting whenever possible.

Well, it is really, again, inspiring to me to know the talented people serving in the Navy who have volunteered to serve around the world as sand sailors, many of them trained at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

My second concern focuses on the number of nondeployable personnel in the Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve.

We also believe in the right of parents to choose the school, or other educational options, that best fits the needs of their children.

The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship program is a good example. This groundbreaking program has helped thousands of low-income students here in Washington attend the school of their choice.

Will student debt increase for borrowers of Perkins Loans due to the accrual of interest from the origination of the loan as opposed to current policy when the student graduates?

Education decisions should be left to those who make them best--parents, local school districts, and the states.

If you adopt the rule that the legislation proposes, then pro-competitive effects are no longer considered.

To me, I want more Americans to know and understand that American military medicine is the best ever.

Another perspective on deployment, I know our office has helped expedite in my local community with the National Guard one of the most prominent certified public accountants (CPAs) in our community who wanted to be transferred from one…

I am very grateful that, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, the augmentees you mentioned, the sailors, the naval personnel are being trained there to be sand sailors.

Increasing TRICARE fees is not the solution for containing the rising costs of military health care.

As I point this out, the equipment is always a concern.

My former colleagues are just so grateful for what they see as an opportunity to defeat the terrorists overseas to protect American families at home.

I am really proud of both your service, and the Guard in general.

The question would be as to equipment that could be declared excess.

I want our enemy to know of our capabilities.

Well, as a veteran and a parent, I want to thank you for what you have done.

As a veteran myself, but particularly as a parent, to me, UAVs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, are so reassuring.

I note that they have had a substantial increase in the number of post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses.

I would like to respond more officially after this hearing, if I could.

I have seen the capabilities of UAVs, to monitor the Basra rail yard.

I would just like to say that in my time doing field work and seeing the impact of PTSD turning veterans' lives on its head...

I want to reiterate my appreciation for your military service, your extraordinary diplomatic service and wish you well on your return to the State Department.

To what extent should your budget be protected from budget cuts in the year of execution?