Mark Begich actually said...

"The President has continued to bring folks forward for confirmation, especially to this committee that I have a role in."

"I think you answered--my second question was going to be that, in regards to other major systems, that those three stages should also be utilized?"

"So it's a piece of the equation, what level is the question."

"The issue of acquisition is one of those complex problems, especially when you're developing new technology."