Tom Carper actually said...

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

It is really this notion that we are spending all this money we do not have.

As a recovering Governor, I understand the unique challenges that come with running a major institution like the Department of Defense.

I also understand the importance of ensuring that our Federal dollars are well spent, especially during a time of record budget deficits.