SOLOMON P. ORTIZ: “Mathew is a young scientist, with a flare for musical talent.”

Pay for performance is highly touted within the private sector. Yet, with human nature, it can be ripe for abuse.

I share the Committee's concern that the legitimate and legal private property rights of land owners be protected.

I believe that it may be time to fundamentally change the method that we use to address training requirements.

Although I support the Secretary's efforts to reshape the DOD workforce to ensure we have the proper skill sets and capabilities in that workforce, I'm concerned that you may be implementing it in a manner that is counter-productive and…