May 19, 2009
In the current system, it would be almost impossible. But somebody has to get a grip on this.
Lindsey Graham
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Lindsey Olin Graham is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from South Carolina since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Graham has been a prominent figure in national politics, known for his work on issues such as national security, foreign policy, and judicial appointments. He has played a key role in various legislative efforts and has been an outspoken advocate for military support to Ukraine in recent years.
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May 19, 2009
I agree with the access problem, but personally, I think in a bigger picture, at sometime we are going to have to deal with the number of entitlements for health care.
May 19, 2009
Secretary Gates said about curbing the growth of the health care budget in the future, he has described it as 'eating the Department alive.'
May 19, 2009
Yes, they are two different events. I totally agree with that, but it is coming out of one basic pocket here, and that pocket is not large enough, in my opinion, to meet all the needs of the Active-Duty Forces.
May 19, 2009
Do you have the tools necessary to make sure that civilians and contractors within operational theaters follow the rules and make sure that there are not things that go unpunished?
May 19, 2009
I, along with Senator Kerry, authored legislation that would allow, for the first time, contractors accompanying the force in combat theaters to be court-martialed.
May 19, 2009
We are taking more civilians to war in this war than any war in the history of America.
May 19, 2009
Has there been any thought of expanding the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences?
May 19, 2009
Is there anything more we could do to help any of the Services to give you the flexibility and money you need to retain key people?
May 19, 2009
From the Navy point of view, Admiral Ferguson, I have been told that the Navy is short 191 JAGs and 63 enlisted personnel.
May 19, 2009
I have been told that we are going to increase to 27,000 Active-Duty marines, but this does not include any increase in the number of Marine Judge Advocates General (JAG).
May 19, 2009
I have been told Secretary Geren and General Casey acknowledged there was a $2 billion shortfall in terms of paying personnel bills in the Army.
May 19, 2009
If we are going to err, it is my view that I would rather have more soldiers than you need than not enough.
May 19, 2009
I look forward to working with you, Senator Nelson, to get a budget that we can all be proud of.
May 19, 2009
It has been a tough 8 years. Our men and women in uniform and their civilian counterparts being deployed overseas and their families have really borne a heavy burden.
May 19, 2009
It is a joy being on this committee. I think all members work in a bipartisan fashion, but no one has been easier to get along with than Senator Nelson.
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