Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"that's only a very small slice of the recruiting that's done by our military, but I can just say that they are extraordinary young men and women."

"cost is widely reported as the main problem with carrying two engines through technology development on a competitive basis."

"the emphasis on competitive prototyping is intended to mitigate this risk for the government."

"I know that the three of you--and I'm so glad that you made reference to this aspect of it--see the job of equipping and supporting our military through the eyes of the soldier who is out there doing ..."