John McCain actually said...

Secretary Gates, how can DOD ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being wasted, stolen, or otherwise abused without an audit?

Secretary Gates, why is this not your highest and most critical efficiency initiative?

Termination is not a 'black and white' decision. It must be viewed from a holistic viewpoint by assessing cost, schedule, warfighter utility...

What are the implications for the strategic deterrent if we don't modernize the triad or find we cannot afford to?