Angus King actually said...

"the short answer is that sequester would affect what we are talking about here today, whether it is planning for a new engine or the launches or the acquisition of various launch vehicles."

"Senator, you mentioned this was a record-breaking hearing, and it is for me because it is the longest SASC hearing that I have been to where the word 'sequester' has not been mentioned."

"Are we not worried about that anymore, or is that no longer a factor?"

"I understand block buys are better than one off and you get a better price, and you have gotten that better price. But I think as a general principle, competition is where we ought to be heading."