If we reimpose sequestration this year, as you've testified, that would be a severe impact across the board.
If we don't replace sequestration, decisions we make today to defer shipbuilding programs will have 30-year consequences...
this is a dead horse that deserves beating, in my view.
Procurement is an issue that the whole committee is concerned about particularly in these tight budget times.
Losing competition means that you don't--the Navy doesn't get the best price.
This is a major area where the Russians are moving very aggressively, and I think we need to take account of that.
It would be absolutely tragic if we squandered the success that we have achieved and that the Afghan people have achieve...
The road to hell is often paved with good intentions.
But, you can't do that now.
I would suggest that a staff of three in this situation does not represent a significant commitment by this country.
I would like to be the Arctic Senator. The response was, 'No, you can be the Assistant Arctic Senator.'