"The E-7 with 28 years does not earn more retirement because he and she served longer and sacrificed. How should that be considered again as fair?"
"I feel like sequestration again is somehow singling out the Department of Defense, the military."
"I believe we have more flag officers than we did in 1990, yet we have a fraction of the force."
"I just am incredibly disappointed with the lack of finesse that has gone into this process from all of the branches of the military."
"America remains at war today with a ruthless and committed enemy that shows we must have resolve to stop the enemies overseas to protect American families at home."
"I grew up with a real understanding and appreciation of how hardworking and capable the people of India and China are."
"It has been really good to see the developing relationship with India."
"That is really very positive. Another positive spot is Palau and the strategic significance of Palau with the territory of Guam that we appreciate so much."
"I am very, very concerned about the reductions in the personnel of our military--other reductions--at the time of war."
"We have just got to be prepared."
"Why is there a disparity in treatment between civilian and uniformed personnel?"
"That strikes me as tragic for retention and recruiting."