Jim Webb actually said...

"recruiting and retention bonuses are absolutely vital right now, especially for filling some of our stressed career areas"

"I am acutely mindful of our special obligation to see to the needs of servicemembers and their families and I take that responsibility very seriously."

"Congress must do its part to make sure that funded programs are effective and efficient, in keeping with our roles as stewards of the public trust and of taxpayer dollars."

"The disability evaluation process is much more complex than any civilian model that people may try to use."