To me, we could cut back on contractors and basically put a certain amount of that towards our men and women in uniform.
we also ought to have a Republican alternative, if there is one, so we can see exactly what the options are in that regard.
We can cut spending, too, sir.
We either have to find savings elsewhere or we have to have the political guts to raise revenues to pay for an adequate defense.
If we accept it, we're not fulfilling our responsibility under the Constitution to provide for the common defense.
it's that silence which needs to be corrected by the administration, frankly.
We have to have the political courage both in facing the budget for fiscal year 2013 and the threat of sequestration.
I think you all realize the sensitivity of what we're dealing with here, trying to make sure that we give you what is needed to keep this sa...
I think, first of all, I want to commend all of you for working with our office so close on this new caucus.
If anything, I'd rather cut 200,000 contractors and keep the 100,000 uniforms and use the support of our National Guard.
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