Tim Kaine actually said...

"Even if you allow for flexibility, it would seem that readiness is always going to be somewhat at risk in a capped environment."

"You guys have made a really good choice, and all who are here trying to, you know, be a beacon of hope in a situation that can seem hopeless but for which there is reason to be hopeful."

"When you look around, and you start to get involved and give back, and you see people struggling..."

"In the event sequestration could be avoided--could each of you please describe in specifics how you plan to restore full-spectrum readiness and what the end-state looks like?"