David Vitter actually said...

"Mr. Podonsky and Mr. Aloise, I understand that if a federalization model were pursued the current forces would risk a loss in pay and perhaps their jobs as they would be required to recompete for the ..."

"Mr. Podonsky and Mr. Aloise, is the Department having any difficulty in the recruitment or quality of the protective force?"

"I look forward to working with you to strengthen our ability to counter all threats, including potential terrorist threats to our defensive nuclear capabilities."

"Maybe I'm missing something, Mr. Podonsky. Is that not within the power of the Department, to clearly, forcefully move in that direction?"