"My final question is this. In a hearing before this committee, Secretary Hagel responded to this same line of questioning, and he characterized the algae fuel program, and also programs such as a wind farm in Alaska that was built where there's no wind, as, quote, 'luxuries.'"
"I think we are all agreed that we want to implement policies that will maximize the safety of the men and women who are serving on our base."
"wouldn't it make sense for the Nation if we could find places for those soldiers in the National Guard, so that we don't lose this experience?"
"I want to be a Ranger; can I go to Ranger school?"
"I am greatly troubled by these proposed cuts and am not convinced that other less painful measures have not been taken first."
"Secretary McHugh, section 565 of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2014 requires you to review the terrorist attacks committed by Nidal Hasan at Fort Hood in 2009."
"should the Army cancel those $7 billion in renewable energy projects and try to recoup some of those savings for Army BCTs?"
"For example, the Navy spent $170 million on algae fuel, which costs four times as much as regular fuel, which means, potentially, $120 million was spent unnecessarily."
"Those proposed cuts concern me greatly."
"Readiness is my top overarching priority."
"Against this real threat, our Nation is committed to the security of South Korea and to our national interests."