"We did this. We passed that idiotic law that now have put you in a situation where we now want you to solve the dilemma that we didn't have the courage not to do."
"It is up to us. It is up to us."
"The American people are very concerned."
"I am particularly concerned, General Dunford."
"Secretary Panetta has indicated this could lead to a hollow force."
"the decision on Friday by the leadership of the House to basically cancel all the session days that were scheduled in October, to basically leave town for 7 weeks, you know, that does not comply with ..."
"I personally believe that there still is a center in this place that is ready to roll up its sleeves and find a path between the two sides."
"Voting is a fundamental and essential part of the democratic process."
"It is both our right and our duty as citizens of a democracy to set the direction of the Nation."
"I look forward to hearing from our Department of Defense witness on how the Department will fully implement the legislative improvements that are intended to assist military and overseas voters."
"I think that would be very helpful to the subcommittee."
"I am just confident that good people being involved, something can be done."