"Did SOCOM, at any time, reprogram money from the SCAR program? If so, was Congress informed in a timely manner and what effect has that action had on your budget for the SCAR since the reprogramming action?"
"I want to thank you for your leadership in truly protecting our troops."
"Did SOCOM conduct a total life-cycle cost comparison between the M4 and SCAR before making its decision to not procure the SCAR at the original intended quantities?"
"What is the total amount of Major Force Program (MFP)-11 dollars does SOCOM spend from its own funding in order to make the Army-provided M4 SOF specific?"
"I can't imagine knowingly bringing to this committee an end strength that wouldn't give us at least one-to-two and we want to get to one-to-three."
"Did the Army conduct an Analysis of Alternatives prior to initiating the new carbine competition? If so, will you provide the Committee a copy of the analysis?"
"I am interested in the Army's effort to compete Contractor Logistics Sustainment and Support (CLSS) contract for Route Clearance Vehicles (RCV) and the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) family of..."
"To me, it is a classic case of where new recruits are trained, military opportunity is provided and our military service where young people can achieve to their highest potential."
"I am concerned obviously for the morale of the troops, for the families, their concerns and expectations of a career that could be in jeopardy."
"We appreciate your commitment to providing our soldiers with improved small arms at both close combat range and long distance shots in the mountains of Afghanistan."
"How will the Army guarantee it does not simply award the contract to the lowest bidder, but focuses rather on a combination of quality, cost (life-cycle included), and manufacturing capability?"