Joe Manchin: “General Schwartz, what is the current status of our modernization program for C-5s?”

My observation, and recommendation from observation, would be, John, trust me, set yourself free and become an independent.

The pledge is simply this: that you remain independent and not be part of the Democrat or Republican system.

We don't even have a budget anymore.

I will make a decision in January -- at the end of this year.