"I would like to suggest the Army do an Army wide cost benefit analysis and take a hard look at this"
"There is probably going to have to be reductions in the civilian workforce on these posts and the contract workforce"
"I have said many times that I believe the single biggest threat to our national security is our debt."
"We must be prepared to effectively respond with the needed manpower and assets."
"Deterring, delaying, or denying U.S. forces from operating along China's periphery is still a key goal of the People's Liberation Army."
"In partnership with our allies and friends, our forces must stand ready to respond to unprovoked, hostile behavior."
"Without question, U.S. service men and women play a crucial role in maintaining these relationships and in promoting peace in the Pacific."
"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."
"The greatest threat to our national security, he felt, was our weak economy and our budget deficit."
"If Members are upset about the amount of money being spent somewhere, then tell us where we can find it."
"I think that is an important model going forward for the threats we face and how to confront them."
"I think we have all learned the limitations of major full-scale occupations and full-scale ground wars in place like this."