The four major military service chiefs on Thursday had a simple response when it comes to the harm caused by mandatory budget cuts through sequestration.
“A simple question,” said Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “Do you feel that we can adequately, you would have the resources and the ability to defend this nation against present and future threats if we continue down this path of sequestration?”
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley: “Under sequestration, no sir, I do not.”
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson: “I agree with General Milley, sir, sequestration will prevent us from doing that.”
Marine Commandant Gen. Robert Neller: “No, sir, we would not have the capability.”
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein: “Same.”
