Tom Carper actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Hale. You are right, we have been promised things before on this front and not often seen those promises fulfilled."

"The programs to upgrade our military financial system so that we can track our dollars and ensure we spend money effectively are themselves behind schedule and over budget."

"I think the U.S. Marine Corps was the first military service to assert audit readiness of a financial statement since the Department first articulated its financial improvement strategy."

"We will get there. It is just--it is difficult."