"Folks in South Carolina and folks I talk to all over the country are concerned of what is going on in Iraq because we lost so many men and women there."
"I am concerned about our friends in the Kurdish region."
"I believe that we are in a long-term global war on terrorism."
"It is wrong that you have troops serving overseas receiving these notices and they have to think about transition to civilian life."
"Ladies and gentlemen, the hearing will come to order."
"Again, we are all very appreciative of the competence and capabilities and the dedication of the people who are working on these issues."
"Keep us informed in however we can be of assistance."
"This is very encouraging, as you say change needed, that is impressive to me without recrimination and apparently, hopefully, without turf protection."
"What a positive report. This is very unusual in Congress and--to see it coming together with common sense, so thank you very much."
"I want to thank you and Vice Chairman Mac Thornberry for your leadership on these issues as we work to improve the system."
"I am particularly concerned about the Department of Defense, how they acquire information, IT, technology systems."