Bill Nelson actually said...

"I hope we ask very aggressively and assertively, because of the importance of appropriate partnerships in terms of who contributes to the partnership."

"The new U.S. national strategy, as has been indicated, calls for the increase in our presence and involvement, more involvement in the Asia-Pacific region."

"We ought not to be looking at senior partners-junior partners when it comes to the expenditures or the requirements."

"But sometimes you have to make the ask or you don't get the offer."