This is certainly one of the most significant recommendations to come before the commission.

We haven't been able to find an answer to the Persian Gulf Syndrome,

In parts, we concur with their recommendations. In other areas, we're making some changes,

I am proud of the recommendations the commission submitted to the president, ... We reached our decisions through an open, fair, non-partisan process.

We reached our decisions through open, fair and non-partisan process.

It is incumbent upon this commission to ensure that the Department of Defense's closure and realignment recommendations, especially those pertaining to the Air National Guard, do not undermine the unique mission responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security.