"Their participation is important to the fiscal viability of the program."
"I think I am typical of most Members of Congress which is that we strongly support this program."
"the F-35 JSF is a really important program to our military. It is a big program. It is expensive, but it is critical."
"Yes. That is what is so critical."
"So, bottom line, you are confident, encouraged at this moment, based on the changes that you are implementing after the technical baseline review, that there will not be additional delays in the devel..."
"But if the goal is to improve fuel consumption and fuel efficiency, then why not invest in improving some of the existing engine programs for aircraft?"
"I appreciate the very thorough response."
"Have any of the pilots been left with lasting disabilities as a result of these problems?"
"Will you ensure that the fiscal year 2014 to fiscal year 2018 MILCON Program Objective Memorandum considers the needs of our laboratories?"
"Right. That is exactly my question."
"Do you feel that the Army is adequately investing in military construction (MILCON) and sustainment of its laboratories and research and engineering centers?"