Your Army is in the fight and protecting those who are in the fight is our top priority.
I am a big fan of General Alexander's. Could not have a better person in that position.
She and her staff continue to be incredibly strong advocates for Fort Huachuca in particular and the military in particular.
Getting a defense appropriations bill, you know, getting a process that gets us to September 30th is critically important to what everybody ...
And thank you, gentlemen, for being here this morning and for your service to our country.
The filibuster is a very powerful tool to stop things from happening.
I think that is really the key to making a fit within the budget.
I was in Afghanistan at the end of November and was very, very impressed with what the Marine Corps has accomplished.
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.
My good friend Congresswoman Giffords has worked on throughout her years on this committee.
I want to thank both General Schwartz and Secretary Donley for their outstanding leadership in the Air Force.