Robert Gates: “I have a responsibility to provide operationally ready forces in support of the combatant commander and to meet our…”

My staff and I have learned that it was nearly impossible to get accurate information and answers to questions such as, 'How much money did you spend?' and, 'How many people do you have?'

Senator Kaine will recall the reaction when we--when I shuttered Joint Forces Command in Norfolk.

it's a terrible way to budget. I mean, it is a gimmick.

I think there is a cost. I think it does provide a basis for radicalization in the region.