Tom Cotton actually said...

"It would seem a very plain violation of the black letter of the law."

"Mr. Fanning, can you ensure that Army manager's will seek guidance from Congress if clarification about our intent is needed?"

"Can you commit to the Committee that the Army will comply with letter and spirit of the NDAA regarding DCGS-A?"

"I continue to hear through official and personal channels from the pilots who were flying aircraft over Iraq and Syria's territory, as well as their families that tell me some pretty harrowing stories..."