If I am confirmed, one of the first things I am going to do is to try to see if we can't take steps to try to improve on that timetable so that we can say to the American taxpayer that what we are spending on national defense is being fully audited.
Panetta emphasizes the need for improved auditability in defense spending.
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It is inexcusable not to do the proper planning that has to be done in order to make sure that their deployment is not overextended, that they’re getting the supplies they need, that they’re getting the support they need.
Mr. Trump has always prided himself on being a dealmaker, pledging in his campaign that he would resolve such conflicts in the first few days of his presidency.
The facts have to be presented to the American people, and it's the American people who will judge what is right or wrong.
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