"I do just want to conclude by making a special thank you to the Special Operations Command, and the Navy SEAL team in particular."
"I cannot in good conscience ask the Army to do more with less."
"Your Army is in the fight and protecting those who are in the fight is our top priority."
"I think we have learned a lot of hard lessons in the acquisition process about how to do that better, how to acquire equipment in the future, hopefully in a more cost-effective manner that gets there ..."
"I am a little less optimistic about the ultimate outcome and I think the members of this committee in particular should bear close scrutiny on that process."
"Getting a defense appropriations bill, you know, getting a process that gets us to September 30th is critically important to what everybody on this committee does."
"She and her staff continue to be incredibly strong advocates for Fort Huachuca in particular and the military in particular."
"I am a big fan of General Alexander's. Could not have a better person in that position."
"The Army's logistical tail of the operational energy pipeline is a handicap that must be overcome through technological advances."
"And thank you, gentlemen, for being here this morning and for your service to our country."
"One of the things that I am committed to, this whole committee is committed to is working together across party lines to get something done."
"The filibuster is a very powerful tool to stop things from happening."