I'd still like to see the numbers to satisfy my curiosity about how much we'd actually be saving there.

I think it is critical that we continue to invest in our infrastructure that not only creates jobs now, but it is huge investment in the future.

if Senator Boxer and Senator Inhofe can agree on important things, then we all ought to be able to agree.

Effective oversight will be crucial in preventing and detecting cases of waste and abuse, and I am hopeful that the Attorney General and Inspector General will join us in seeking to increase efficiency within DOJ.

I want to hear from you if the budget request is sufficient to enhance child predator investigations, target predators before they strike and save children's lives.

I think that it is important that we work together with DOJ to provide our law enforcement organizations with the necessary funding to protect America and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.

I look forward to working with the chairman and ranking member to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly.

I've asked repeatedly for a cost analysis used by the Air Force, and there's been reluctance on behalf of the Air Force to share the cost analysis with me.

But do you understand the inconsistency? The Air Force wants to do it now before there's a BRAC, before there's the thorough review.

I understand that we are in a shrinking-budget environment. I completely get that and appreciate that.

I think that is one reason why you're seeing some reluctance. Obviously, there are political reasons too, but some reluctance in the Senate, in the committee, and in the subcommittee specifically, because we don't have the data and…

it's hard for me to understand where the savings are coming from.