01/27/2009
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"In conclusion, I would just say, colleagues, GAO looks like they may have something for us in a month or so."
"Our job is to do oversight and to try to make sure that we are looking out for taxpayers."
"I am convinced that this is the right decision in that it provides the proper balance between cost and the taxpayers' dollars and a mission that is critical to our country."
"If we are going to invest this type of money, we want to make sure that we have a facility that is good for the next 10, 20, 30, 40 years."