"Thank you very much, Mr. O'Brien. Let me begin by thanking all of you for your extraordinary breadth of experience that has been reflected in your testimony today, both written and oral."
"This is the front page of the Marine Corps Times this week. Grunt training for women starting now, infantry school admissions, new combat tests, et cetera."
"He made a statement that he would personally support--in his opinion, he could personally support something that had not been in the budget."
"Thank you, Senator Gillibrand, for being the motivating factor in having this hearing."
"For 2 months the Air National Guard, with the help of Governors from every State, has been battling the Active Duty Air Force over proposed budget cuts."
"It is a corporate process?"
"Are you comfortable with that number? Is the Army comfortable with that number?"
"I feel like that is the proposal that was laid out by the Chief."
"We will continue to size and shape the force through all necessary means while retaining an intrinsic value that attracts and keeps the highest quality airmen."
"I just wanted to stop by and give my voice of support here for Dr. Sowers."
"If part of the outcome of my evaluation is that there is a reduced requirement for U.S. or ISAF combat power, I'll make that part of my recommendation, sir."