01/14/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"Nine years of conflict have stressed our military in ways that were not contemplated at the inception of the All-Volunteer Force."
"Apparently, the Republicans are objecting to all hearings after 11:00 this morning, except for one."
"A lot of people at that time, I think, interpreted this legislation as politically motivated."
"I appreciate the support demonstrated by Senator Graham and other members of this subcommittee for this bipartisan legislation."