"A system where less than 1 out of 10 reported perpetrators are held accountable for their alleged crimes is not a system that is working."
"There is no greater responsibility for Congress and military leaders than to support our brave servicemembers."
"We have seen some concerns on the civilian recruiting side because of a 20 percent cut in pay."
"I urge you all to be as forward leaning as possible in ensuring that all of our military benefits are as inclusive as possible."
"We appreciate that you serve, but in a day of an all-volunteer military, where only 1 percent of adults serve, they do not understand what a gunnery sergeant does or what an E-5 does."
"It is sometimes hard to explain to America that you are letting people go, but we still would like to hire somebody."
"We are watching it like a hawk."
"Is it wise to be steady as you go if it looks like the overall----"
"I very much applaud in the submission the focus on credentialing and training."
"We hope that the economy in the United States continues to improve and that the unemployment rate continues to go down."
"Thank you, Madam Chairman."