Mark Begich actually said...

"I believe that there are important roles for the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), DOD agencies, military Services, and the combatant commanders in oversight and management of contracts and of..."

"So you'll look at the bigger picture."

"I will focus my initial efforts to try to ensure the Air Force moves smartly and quickly to put the right foundational elements in place."

"I truly believe we are totally underresourced up there for what is going to be necessary, not only today but into the future."