And I want to commend one of our colleagues, Congressman Randy Forbes, who has produced a memorandum that I hope the American people have the opportunity to see.

And more jobs in Alberta, more jobs in America.

You say that there is a belief that the United States spends too much money on defense and winding down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will create a peace dividend. And you indicate that is a myth.

Again, thank you all for your service.

There has been an extraordinary reduction in our capability, and the American people need to know this.

I have three sons serving in the Army, so I actually have a personal interest. Thank you again for what both of you all are doing.

I want to put a bug in your ear, too, that in the district I represent, which includes the Savannah River Site, there is a great deal of research for modular nuclear reactors.

Thank you for that very thorough response. Thank you.

I want to thank Dr. Joe Heck for recommending that the Subcommittee conduct this hearing.

I ask unanimous consent that the Defense Business Board report on their proposal to reform military retirement...

I want to thank Congressman Dr. Joe Heck for recommending that this subcommittee conduct this hearing.

During our whole debate, I was impressed several times, it was referenced about military families.