The problem that we are discussing was created by Congress and the White House.

If sequestration is fully implemented, what will that mean in terms of the ability to defend this region and to have a deterrent presence?

Will the National Guard have any attack capability?

Do you agree with me that deterrence is one aspect of a strong, capable nuclear program to deter rational nation-states from engaging the United States?

The idea of a nuclear device coming into the United States on a steamer with 20 people on board is not a thing of novels.

It would be hard to describe this as a time of peace.

We are uncertain as to what China will do, but it seems like they are intent on building up the military. Is that a fair statement?

What's the difference in missions of a Black Hawk and an aircraft attack aircraft?

If it falls apart, what's going to come our way?

Do we put winning at risk?

In everything we do and say, including our published priorities, sexual assault and harassment is my number one priority.

Count me in on reforming the military. Count me out when it comes to gutting the military.

I think as we look at the kinds of indicators that we normally use to track these reports particularly have grown significantly.

I just really think you have been a good commander for the Air Force.

They expect us to lead.

If the Iranians are given the right to enrich, would you claim an equal right? They all told me yes.

I think the whole world watches what we do militarily, and for a long time, we have been the single guarantor of security around the world.

If all this could happen, and we could help, seems like we would. Do you agree with that?

An al Qaeda presence in Syria is not good news for many people in the region, so they have an interest, along with ours.

A 1- to 3-year delay in the AMPV RFP would put the larger combat vehicle portfolio investment plan and alignment at risk.

What I want the committee to look at is in terms of our budget deficit, how much if we went to the high risk, could we remotely balance the budget?

I wish you well in retirement, but I wish you were not retiring. You've done a great job for our country.

The only way to do that is to make the Iranians understand that they are never going to have prosperity and peace until they comply with the will of the international community, which is give them a peaceful nuclear power program, not a…

There is a parochial nature of Congress which is, I am sure, frustrating for managers, but it is part of democracy.

If you had to sum up the effect of sequestration on the ability of the Air Force to fly, fight, and win, would you agree with me it would be the biggest blow to the Air Force in peacetime in the history of the country?