"I am adamantly opposed to the pursuit of a BRAC at this particular time."
"Why would the Department request broad authority for an additional BRAC authorization when significant excess infrastructure does not appear to exist across the Department?"
"We need to turn it over to the States for at least the first 20 fathoms."
"I would like to call to order the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness."
"It seems that budgets drive strategy, not vice versa."
"Make no mistake--our readiness crisis is real and it's important to understand exactly what's at risk."
"this picture pretty much sums up, I think, our readiness crisis."
"is this the future, what the American taxpayer can expect in the next decade for our fleet if sequestration goes into place?"
"I will call the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee to order on today's hearing on Department of Defense Auditability Challenges."
"Today is the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th."
"We owe a debt of gratitude, thanks, and unwavering support to the men and women of our Armed Forces and their families."
"I look forward to your testimony, and I hope that we can have a thoughtful and meaningful dialogue on these important issues."