Dutch Ruppersberger actually said...

"Given the critical importance of maritime surveillance to our national security and our economy, we cannot afford a gap in this capability."

"We have to move to forward on information-sharing."

"I think the number one subject is sequestration, and I think we have to keep on focusing, because it is a system that is making us weaker as a country."

"Space is one of the most important things we deal with."