02/08/2012
https://www.congress.gov...
"I was encouraged to see that the fiscal year 2013 Air Force budget request appears to protect the LRS-B program."
"How do you justify assuming such risk that would be nonexistent if the C-130s were left in Texas?"
"Would you agree that history shows a Governor can mobilize ANG assets within hours, while execution of a Federal response could take days?"
"whenever possible, we will develop innovative, low-cost, and small-footprint approaches to achieve our security objectives, relying on exercises, rotational presence, and advisory capabilities."