Tammy Duckworth actually said...

"the best thing that we can do is to put aside politics and take a hard look at the facts of what went wrong"

"With a declining defense budget, particularly in the Research & Development accounts, I am concerned we are mortgaging the Army's future requirements and capabilities to address short-term needs."

"I want to commend the Army for establishing a firm requirement for the Improved Turbine Engine Program."

"I would like to commend the Army for establishing a firm requirement for the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) and for successful completion of the Material Development Decision."