Political Quotes

The amount of neglect, the amount of stale thinking and bureaucracy; it was staggering when we took over.

Training right now and training in the future that would have to be curtailed if we do not get our budget needs met, and met urgently.

You — you don’t have a strategy, you don’t have a long-term plan to actually win this war. Win the war! The men and women are going to be able to do it, but they need leadership. When will you show leadership?

Without extra money from Congress, the department would face critical shortfalls that threaten our ability to pay our service members, rapidly replenish equipment and munitions, and sustain vital operations without disruption.