Jim Webb

I find it really troubling, and particularly now 2 months later, that a unilateral decision by a President of the United States... could set a very disturbing precedent for how decisions are made for the use of force.

I think that we need to fix the law so that we measure the right things as we put these policies forward because it is causing a great deal of resentment among people who are otherwise our close friends.

That disturbs me in terms of precedent.

I just find that extremely odd.

I would agree. I've had, as you know, many concerns about Chinese expansionist activities, particularly the South China Sea area sovereignty issues.

I don't see how we can discuss the reality of this issue without addressing China's influence.

It is important that all Americans remain aware of the many sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians on both sides.

It is absolutely critical that we establish these national parks to commemorate and preserve the legacy of this visionary American hero.

The Civil War sesquicentennial is a time to reflect and commemorate the bloodiest conflict this country has ever seen.

We wish to commend Senator Jim Webb and Senator Mark Warner for their outstanding leadership to help preserve the unprotected hallowed ground on the battlefields in the Petersburg area.

Of all the regions in the world except Europe, the East Asia region has the lowest budget for foreign assistance.

This aid plays a critical role in our diplomacy, and nowhere is this more important than in East and Southeast Asia.

Despite the administration's stated attempt to engage Asia, the FY 2012 budget fails to provide the diplomatic funding and foreign assistance needed to rebalance our long-term and short-term strategic priorities.

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

I want to be really clear here. I grew up in the U.S. military, the first institution in this country to be racially integrated, in 1948.

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

If you're following that formula, there are a lot of differences among white cultures in this country.

I don't think there are many issues in the military personnel that are more emotional or controversial than the issue of diversity.

The point could fairly be made that this is not the result of inefficiencies; it's the result of a national phenomenon.

I look forward to sitting down and talking with him when you feel comfortable doing that.

I appreciate all of you coming today and spending time with us.

The attention that's being given right now, at all levels, is just incredible compared to what was going on then.

Whether or not we could fight without them, we deserve to be able to have the same oversight over how they are used.

I look forward to continuing to work with you on our total force of Active, National Guard, and Reserve servicemembers, as well as our civilian workforce, and the dedicated families that support them.

I have strong reservations regarding the administration's proposed enrollment fee increases, based on the fact that retirees have earned this healthcare benefit through their years of service--a moral contract, in my view.