this New Defense Strategic guidance that President Obama has laid out looks like it sort of just pulled out of thin air

While I do not believe that a conflict with China is inevitable, we should continue to work to promote mutual interests, mitigate concerns, and perpetuate multilateral cooperation in the region.

We must be prepared to effectively respond with the needed manpower and assets.

Without question, U.S. service men and women play a crucial role in maintaining these relationships and in promoting peace in the Pacific.

In partnership with our allies and friends, our forces must stand ready to respond to unprovoked, hostile behavior.

I am deeply concerned that we are not taking, for example, account of the threat the Chinese pose to the country

Deterring, delaying, or denying U.S. forces from operating along China's periphery is still a key goal of the People's Liberation Army.

I have said many times that I believe the single biggest threat to our national security is our debt.

There is probably going to have to be reductions in the civilian workforce on these posts and the contract workforce

I would like to suggest the Army do an Army wide cost benefit analysis and take a hard look at this

If Members are upset about the amount of money being spent somewhere, then tell us where we can find it.