"Larger contracts often enjoy an unfair advantage over smaller ones, and many have mastered manipulation of safety systems meant to prevent misconduct and abuse."
"This was awarded during the final days of the Trump administration, and it smacks of abuse."
"I think the American taxpayers are asking a very simple question. We spend more money on defense than our peers and near-peers combined."
"Based on what has been said by Ms. Maurer from GAO, we either have to decide to build fewer planes or purchase fewer planes or reduce the number of flight hours or reduce the number of requirements."
"I am very concerned that the May deadline is upon us, and I don't know that we have any assurances that the Taliban will not start attacking U.S. forces in Afghanistan."
"But we don't have any subsequent agreement, then, it appears."
"And do we have any intention to maintain defense contractors in Afghanistan after we depart?"
"And it is now 4:00, so I am going to call the Subcommittee on Military Personnel to order."
"As Congresswoman Speier mentioned, in most cases, DOD IG hands retaliation allegations over to local or command IGs who have the least amount of independence and experience in handling what are often ..."
"I think it sends the signal that retaliation is tolerated and is an inconvenience at most."
"Thank you, Inspector General. Thank you all for your presentations."
"What this suggests to me is that the DOD IG is woefully understaffed, and, in fact, when you have the Air Force and the Navy with more staff than the DOD Inspector General, I would suggest we have a p..."