"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."
"I am really proud of both your service, and the Guard in general."
"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."
"As I point this out, the equipment is always a concern."
"The question would be as to equipment that could be declared excess."
"As a veteran myself, but particularly as a parent, to me, UAVs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, are so reassuring."
"I want our enemy to know of our capabilities."
"I have seen the capabilities of UAVs, to monitor the Basra rail yard."
"Well, as a veteran and a parent, I want to thank you for what you have done."
"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 would just like to say that in my time doing field work and seeing the impact of PTSD turning veterans' lives on its head..."