02/11/2013
https://www.congress.gov...
"This is complex. It's hard. It's problematic, but it needs every single effort from top to bottom."
"So, in light of all the issues, you and I have had a chance to talk to this generally, but I wanted to ask you specifically today why was this highly controversial unit set up originally at JBLM, and ..."
"the Congress has been pushing you to move forward for years on this effort, we passed legislation that you voted for as a House member many years ago"
"I am concerned as the Army begins to downsize by 80,000 soldiers over the next 5 years, how these soldiers will transition in a difficult economy."