Mark Begich actually said...

That tension is always there, and it is a challenge, I think, to try to navigate that for any issue, including homeland security.

Alaskan oil is an economic driver for the entire West Coast.

The point I think Senator Paul is making is: How are these expenditures managed? What are really the capabilities and needs?

I am sure if Senator Landrieu was here she would want to add a zero to her number.