"I am certain that our witnesses' testimony will help us and the Department of Defense, as we continue the mission in Afghanistan and prepare for the challenges that may come, here at home or around th..."
"I think it is important that we examine that issue and try to figure out how to maximize our effectiveness at contracting out and pulling together those logistical challenges."
"I think this is a great opportunity to learn from that and make improvements where we can."
"Smith, Hon. Adam, a Representative from Washington, Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services."
"I think this committee has done an excellent job of bringing attention to that reality."
"The impacts of the uncertainty of whether or not sequestration is going to happen are having a definite impact on our economy."
"The best thing Congress could do would be to find a solution right now to that."
"I didn't vote for the BCA. I completely understand the Members who did."
"I fear this means many of our questions will go unanswered and our hearing will be used solely as an opportunity to push for the wholesale adoption of President Obama's budget plan."
"While the President's so-called 'balanced' plan may sound fair, it quickly collapses under scrutiny."
"But even if that's the foundation for the President's solution, let the Senate bring some version of it to a vote."
"America's inability to govern ourselves past sequestration plays directly into the hands of those who spread a narrative of American decline."