Mark Udall actually said...

"We must also base these decisions, any decision pertaining to U.S. missile defense, solely, exclusively, on the need of the United States to defend the Nation against ballistic missile attacks."

"Clearly, there is an effect on projects, especially the kinds of projects we run, whether they are construction projects, LEPs, frankly projects that we have going in other countries to secure borders..."

"Thank you for that elaboration."

"Would you anticipate additional cutbacks if we do not, obviously, get our act together in the next fiscal year?"