What does this mean to all the strategies in the FIAR plan that says these new systems are so essential to audit readiness?

Overall, we are going to have to make some tough choices around here, no matter what the deficit plan that goes forward.

What problems, if any, have you had in convincing folks in DOD to get on board?

How can DOD cite the implementation of this ERP as a success given this reality?

I thank you for that answer.

As the DCMO, you are leading the transformation of business operations across DOD.

This hearing goes to the heart of the fiscal crisis that faces our Nation.

I couldn't agree more that this short-term funding is not the best way to fund a government, nor is it the best to deal with the fiscal crisis that we face.

I think what that report showed is that the reconstruction money, defense dollars, are particularly susceptible to waste, fraud, and mismanagement.

Senator Ayotte's point about auditability as a means to an end of good stewardship is, I think, right on target.

I want to welcome our witnesses and thank them for appearing today.

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Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up my amendment No. 575, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The…