Rob Wittman actually said...

"Having budget decisions driving strategy is both immoral and only increases the likelihood of service men and women not returning from future combat."

"I haven't heard anything today that indicates that there is a rational basis to pursue a BRAC, nor are there dollars available during these very austere times by which to pursue a BRAC."

"How will the decision to withdraw two BCTs from Europe impact the realignment decisions in the United States?"

"The question then becomes strategically what is our focus? Is it the budget driving strategy or strategy driving the budget?"