We must prevent this. Now, it is possible and I think highly likely, actually, that we would come in, in December, and find a way to avoid sequestration.

A key component of this strategic shift is, as Secretary Panetta stated yesterday, a 'Navy that maintains forward presence and is able to penetrate enemy defenses and a Marine Corps that is a middleweight expeditionary force with…

We need a new strategy to confront the threats that we did, and in a difficult budget environment.

I believe the fiscal year 2013 defense budget meets that goal.

Over the last few years, our military has put together a significant string of foreign policy successes.

I would just like, as you are still trying to figure out what exactly to do in Okinawa, if you could consider perhaps more marines going to Guam and also not just rotational but on a permanent basis.

Smith, Hon. Adam, a Representative from Washington, Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services.

You never forget that it is also in our national security interest to have a strong economy and a fiscally responsible Government.

This budget is also fully consistent with the funding levels set by the Budget Control Act passed by Congress.

the overall budget that the President submitted contained $3 trillion in 10-year savings.

These cuts are from what was projected to be needed to be spent a year or two ago.

Gabby will be very much missed from this Congress and particularly from this committee.