"While the surgeons general aren't responsible for the enforcement of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, it seems to me that they might be concerned about prosecutions of people who have severe mental distress while serving or after serving in combat."
"I really commend you. I think you have made a lot of progress with that, and it is so important..."
"It is a great program, and I want to commend you for doing that."
"In December, I sent a letter to the National Guard Bureau signed by all the members of the Washington State Congressional delegation requested to have HAMMER training center be named the western regio..."
"Expanding TRICARE coverage to 'gray area' retirees must be weighed against costs and the ultimate impact to overall force readiness."
"We all stick together."
"I am very proud to recommend Gary Locke to be the next Secretary of Commerce at this important time in our Nation's history."
"I know from experience that we need someone to head the Commerce Department who has a detailed understanding of this delicate and very complicated issue."
"Governor Locke is the only Commerce Secretary nominee, to my knowledge, who has personally negotiated a fishing treaty to balance fishing and environmental interests."
"I think that's exactly what we need to be doing because, as the Admiral mentioned, this isn't just a DOD problem; it's a problem for everyone."
"We continue to see reports--and Admiral Mullen, I know combat-related stress is a great concern for you."