Joseph Lieberman actually said...

"Mr. Sullivan and Dr. Kaminski, are either the JCIDS or PPBE as currently constructed able to overcome parochial service interests in this regard?"

"No. We are short in both quantity and quality of staffing, and are not using the latest tools to support early modeling, simulation, and testing."

"Defense contracts ought to be done on a fixed-price basis unless the Secretary certifies that there's a good reason not to."

"I am concerned that DOD has historically done a poor job of procuring capabilities that address joint requirements."