02/01/2010
https://www.congress.gov...
"Termination is not a 'black and white' decision. It must be viewed from a holistic viewpoint by assessing cost, schedule, warfighter utility in performance being delivered, and risk."
"Secretary Gates, why is this not your highest and most critical efficiency initiative?"
"Secretary Gates, how can DOD ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being wasted, stolen, or otherwise abused without an audit?"
"I would not support the addition of more C-17s. My position today remains unchanged."