Joe Wilson

Hazing is a degrading act that must not be tolerated in the military or in our society.

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome you to a subcommittee meeting of the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee.

I know of your personal commitment, but I am concerned about the formula, particularly with TRICARE fee increases, that an E-7 who served 28 years is going to pay more than an E-7 who served 20 years.

I appreciate so much your service. It is so reassuring to know that the survival rate of our military is the highest in world history.

Even in this tight fiscal environment, the Military Health System must continue to provide world-class health care to beneficiaries.

You have to tell Secretary Panetta this is FUBAR [fouled up beyond all recognition].

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I would like to welcome you to a meeting of the Military Personnel Subcommittee.

America has long been seen as an example for the rest of the world in democracy and diplomacy.

I sponsored a resolution on gender-based violence in Haiti to reassure the people of Haiti, particularly the women and children, that the United States remains a committed partner in the fight to end all forms of gender-based violence in…

Well, again, I appreciate both of your service. Thank you very much.

I hope they do. Because when I read about it, I just--it is appalling that they would actually give a green light to the other side.

I am very concerned that the Wall Street Journal last night reported that the Administration is offering a compromise regarding night raids in Afghanistan.

The Air Force has announced its intention to reduce the number of bases that will receive the Air Force variant of the F-35 in order to reduce sustainment costs.

I am concerned about the consequences of sequestration.

I am very grateful to represent Fort Jackson and Parris Island, and I am right next-door to Fort Gordon.

I am really honored to be here with all of you. Thank you for your service.

Thank you for your leadership and letting junior Members ask questions.

I want to echo the concerns of our chairman about the reduction of the Army by 80,000 troops and the Marines by 20,000.

I am delighted to see efforts at modernization of the tactical communications system--Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit.

I felt like I was seeing Hilton Head on steroids.

It is for the mutual benefit of the people of Pakistan, Afghanistan and America, also security for India having a stable Pakistan is my view.

I was very pleased, we had a very warm meeting with the Prime Minister.

Thank you Mr. Chairman, and thank you all for your service.

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 just am incredibly disappointed with the lack of finesse that has gone into this process from all of the branches of the military.