Today the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee convenes the third in our series of hearings related to the Afghan National Security Forces.

What our focus is is to bring that information together, have it as a conduit for decisionmaking by the full committee.

History is a good teacher. It is not the only teacher, but it is a good teacher in determining how we make decisions going forward.

I want to summarize some of the comments that you all have made. I think they are very telling.

Ladies and gentlemen, I want to welcome you to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the House Armed Services Committee.

I think everybody's focus is that, and I think you have pointed that out.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to express concerns on behalf of my constituents. Paralysis, uncertainty--these are the effects of inaction, inaction on looming, massive defense cuts that will go into effect in January 2013. In America's First…

I appreciate your comments to begin with, but I would like to recognize Representative Mike Coffman from Colorado for his tireless advocacy to make sure that this issue with Dawood Hospital would be addressed.

I have seen, particularly during my last trip in June, the great progress that has taken place since the surge has begun.

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to share my frustration with the Congress' inaction on looming cuts coming to the Nation's defense budget. In America's First District, we have a deep military history. Many of my constituents have or continue to…

I want to take a moment to highlight the extraordinary efforts of our All-Volunteer Force serving in Afghanistan.