Patrick Leahy actually said...

"What I worry about is how the Army and Air Guard still fall short of the equipment and the aircraft they need."

"I must say, Kit, as I've told you before, it was very helpful to have someone beside me who was a former Governor because you brought a perspective which was very, very helpful."

"We have validated the total force concept by showing that the men and women in our formations are ready to answer the call."

"Today's men and women volunteer to join, or stay, in the National Guard fully expecting to be deployed."