We worked with them for months and they could not tell us where $32 billion had been spent in a specific way.

I think they did a really fine job.

I would much prefer to focus on getting us out of Iraq.

I am here to basically express the strongest support possible for the movement of this legislation.

Is that the way things work?

The opening up of infantry schools, et cetera, is pursuant to a request by the Secretary of Defense.

was a really tragic circumstance for the family, and I think a stain on the Army's reputation.

this subcommittee faces a very clear challenge this year as we address the need to control the increasing costs of personnel programs.

We are probably going to end up with a similar formula as we draw down.

I think, first of all, it is a little sad that we are not remembering what this individual did for the respect of the military, leaving millions of dollars behind and voluntarily enlisting and going over and serving.

I think that if we as Congress would actually say that this is a commitment we want to follow through on, that we could find a way to do it if we are willing to take on entitlements, if we are willing to take on the rest of the budget rather than you all trying to find a way to pass this on to our veterans in the first instance.