06/07/2017
https://www.congress.gov...
"Perhaps the greatest risk to U.S. interests in this area is the perceived lack of U.S. commitment, particularly with regard to what happens in Afghanistan, Middle East peace, Syria."
"the optimal situation would be for our national security strategy to drive our budget."
"They have been magnificent in serving as an operational and even strategic shock absorber for us."
"I think we need to be mindful of this because we are competing for the best and brightest talent."