Mark Udall actually said...

"It is the authorization to compete for funding."

"I look forward to the fruits of your labor and perhaps we will have a continuing conversation on what you recommend through the analysis you will do."

"Thank you for the incredible breadth and depth of your work and the tour that you have taken us on touching on many of the hot spots in the world."

"General Alexander, have the GCC countries' militaries thought about this problem and are they prepared for it?"