"Now, we have 10 C-130J aircraft at Keesler Air Force Base in my home State of Mississippi. The Air Force budget proposes to move these from Keesler."
"I am not aware that a SLEP has been established or approved and there is no SLEP in the fiscal year 2013 budget request."
"Many worry that the relatively low orders for new ships proposed in the 2013 Plan may jeopardize the administration's plans to support the shipbuilding industrial base over the intermediate- to long-t..."
"Congress anticipates that the upcoming RFI and VFD will be conducted with the utmost rigor, objectivity, and fairness."
"What does that say about the stewardship of our taxpayers' dollars?"
"I fear that if left unaddressed, the intake of rogue and incompetent personnel into the Afghan military and security services could have a catastrophic impact on Afghanistan's viability as a secure an..."
"If confirmed, I will work within the administration and with Congress to ensure that the funding made available to the Corps... will be executed as quickly as possible."
"If confirmed I will continue to work closely with the Afghan Ministry of Interior to assess this important program and ensure it supports the broader strategic goals in Afghanistan."
"We envision transition in the South to commence by January 2013, if current trends of developmental progress continue."
"I expect the Corps of Engineers to comply with all applicable legal requirements in any permitting process."
"Mr. Kendall, will the avionic associate with the F-16 SLEP, will they be treated as government-furnished equipment (GFE), or will the prime handle the upgrade?"
"Mr. Kendall, how will the Army determine if the AAS materiel solution is deemed unaffordable and is terminated?"
"Mr. Kendall, is the F-16 upgrade being treated as one major program (ACAT 1C) or is the avionic upgrade and SLEP a separate ACAT program?"
"The only real difference is cost."
"At this point in this hearing today, is there any shipments using your protocol that is coming to the United States that we don't know what is in it?"
"I appreciate you calling this hearing. I appreciate our witnesses for their participation also."
"Of course, the surest way to fail is not to try at all."
"In layman's terms, what percent cargo that is coming to the United States right now is not scanned?"
